Tag Archives: temptation
Bloom Where You Are Planted (CHALLENGE)
Time 10-15 minutes Description This Challenge makes the point that we can make a choice to honor God even if difficult situations. Joseph was sold into slavery by his own brothers, but he was such a trustworthy slave, that Potiphar … Continue reading
God’s Permissive Will (OBJ LESSON)
Time 45 minutes Audience Children, Teens, Adults Description This object lesson teaches about how God’s permissive will works with God’s unchangeable will. It uses the stories of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph and his brothers to illustrate how God allows … Continue reading
Joseph’s Journey
For summer camp this year, I’ve written ten Challenges (Bible activities for small groups and a leader to do together – sometimes in competition with other groups) and some large group lessons on the story of Joseph. They are all … Continue reading
Filed under Object Lesson, God's Will, Hands-on, Christianity, Obedience, Trust, Spiritual Growth, heart, Joseph, tool, test, territory, Coping skills, Fear, faith, Belief, Hope, Love, Agape Love, Relationships, Kindness, Spiritual Warfare, temptation, Humility, Pride, spiritual disciplines, Repentance, Game, Games that Teach, unconditional love, forgiveness, struggles, Challenges, Character, Abraham, Jesus, Listening to God, Bible study, Transformation, acceptance, God's favor, blessing, Spiritual Health, God's dream, God's Plan, Discipline, purity, team, leadership, courage, drama, sanctification, Healing, Waiting on the Lord, Annointing, Salt of the earth, Lesson, Strengths, Comfort Zone, Change, Future, Abundance, Overcoming obstacles, exercise, activity, distractions
Out of Orbit (Obj Lesson)
Time 10-15 minutes Description This object lesson teaches about how difficult it can be for us to stay focused on following Jesus. Scriptures Philippians 3:12-14 Materials A toy rocket or spaceship (or if you don’t have anything like that, … Continue reading
Filed under Challenges, Daily walk, God's Will, Jesus, Obedience, Object Lesson, Pride, Repentance, sanctification, Satan's tactics, Spiritual Growth, temptation
No More Than We Can Bear
Time 10-15 minutes Description This object lesson helps children understand that God will help them get through difficult times and situations. He never allows us to go through more than we can bear, and He never leaves us alone. Materials … Continue reading
Filed under Anxiety, Belief, Challenges, Coping skills, faith, Fear, Hands-on, Science experiment, struggles, Trust, Worry
Character Jenga
Time 15-20 minutes Description This object lesson teaches how important it is to maintain godly character by using the popular Jenga ® game from Hasbro. Materials Jenga ® game (or a similar game that is played with a block tower) … Continue reading
Filed under Character, Christianity, Game, Hands-on, Kindness, Love, Obedience, Object Lesson, Satan's tactics, temptation
Cord of Three Strands
Time 10-15 minutes Description This object lesson teaches the old maxim that there is safety in numbers. Ecclesiastes 4:12 says that “A cord of three strands is not easily broken.” This lesson will demonstrate that. Materials A skein of yarn … Continue reading
Feed Your Spirit
Time 15-20 minutes Description This object lesson teaches that you need to take care of your spirit each day, just like you need to take care of your body. Some assembly is required. Materials Two fans that can pivot to … Continue reading
Filed under Christianity, Coping skills, Fear, Object Lesson, spiritual disciplines, temptation, Worry
