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Continue reading →: Trust God When Things Look Bad (OBJ LESSON)
Time 10-15 minutes for the icebreaker (the recommended lessons will take longer.) Description This object lesson is a fun visual that reminds kids to trust God even when circumstances are looking bad. Use it as an icebreaker for a larger lesson. There is a little bit of “magic” and a…
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Continue reading →: No More Than We Can Bear (OBJ LESSON)
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 · Large balloons (at least 5-6, but you might want…
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Continue reading →: Garbage In – Garbage Out
Time 20-25 minutes Description This object lesson helps children understand how they can pollute their hearts and minds by allowing things in that don’t glorify God. It’s a messy lesson that the kids will enjoy, and the clean-up is kept to a minimum. Materials · Garbage bag or shopping bag…
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Continue reading →: Light of the World
Time 10-15 minutes Description This object lesson teaches about our role as light of the world until Jesus returns. In it, you will be giving birthday candles to children and lighting them, so you may need to consider the age-appropriateness of this lesson for your group. Materials Birthday candles (enough…
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Continue reading →: Spotlight Effect
Time 20 minutes Description This object lesson teaches that when God shines His favor on us, it blesses other people around us, as well. It uses the story of Joseph to illustrate this principle. Materials · Powerful flashlight or spotlight Preparation · Make sure you can get the room dark…
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Continue reading →: Finding God’s Path
Time 30 minutes Description This object lesson teaches about the challenges involved in seeking God’s will as we do our daily walk. Materials Masking tape 150 note cards A marker or something to write with Answer Keys for Facilitator and Volunteers (attached) (Optional) A prize for the winner Preparation ·…
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Continue reading →: Ugly Fruit
Time 10 minutes Description This object lesson helps children understand that it’s not the outside that is most important; it’s the inside. God looks at their heart and sees the best in them. Materials Several uncut fruits that are ugly on the outside. (Some fruits that would work would be:…
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Continue reading →: Pump You Up
Time 15-20 minutes Description This object lesson teaches that God uses difficult times and circumstances to make us stronger. It’s a play off the Saturday Night Live skit on Hans and Franz, but the kids will not need to be familiar with the skit to enjoy the humor. It’s best…
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Continue reading →: Tell Two Friends
Time 15-20 minutes Description This object lesson helps kids understand the impact they each can have on the Kingdom if they will help to lead just a few people to Christ during their lifetime. Materials Beads (You can also use beans, rice, BBs – anything small that you can gather…
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I’m Michael
I’ve been teaching kids about the Bible for more than 25 years. Teaching Them is where I share my lessons, games, and skits.
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