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Continue reading →: Resurrection Plants
Time 15 minutes (actual teaching time – more time should be allotted for the plants to change.) Description This object lesson helps participants understand that Jesus rose from the dead after three days. It takes at least an hour for the plants to show signs of life, so you will…
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Continue reading →: Mr. Bobby’s Sacrifice
Time 20-25 minutes Description This object lesson teaches about the sacrifice that Jesus made on the cross and helps children to recognize that He did it for all of us – even those of us who choose not to accept His gift. (It’s called “Mr. Bobby’s Sacrifice in honor of…
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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 blow towards the ceiling 3-4 wind socks or plastic table…
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Continue reading →: Cracked Pots
Time 10 minutes Description This object lesson teaches about how God uses everything for His purposes – even the things we don’t like about ourselves. If you act out the story, it can get a little messy (just with water), so you should consider that when selecting your teaching space.…
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Continue reading →: Guard Your Gates! (OBJ LESSON)
Time 20 minutes Description This object lesson teaches about the need to protect our hearts and minds from the evil things that might get in them. Materials Small box Heart-shaped object A handful of candy or a few candy bars Preparation ·You might need a confederate when you try to…
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Continue reading →: Walking on Water
Time 30-45 minutes Description This object lesson is used as a highlight to the story of Peter walking on water. The lesson is big and expensive. It takes lots of time to prepare, and it’s messy. It’s best reserved for large events. That said, there’s a lot of “wow factor.”…
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Continue reading →: Jesus Unlocked the Door (OBJ LESSON)
Time 30 minutes Description This object lesson teaches about trusting in Jesus as your Savior by using a Prisoner-of-War (POW) metaphor to describe our condition before salvation. The Bible teaches that before we became believers, we were spiritual POWs who were held captive by the devil, the god of this…
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Continue reading →: Fall of Faith
Time 10 minutes Description This object lesson teaches about faith and about doing things for God that are sometimes scary. Materials Box or some other sturdy object that children can fall off backward so that you can catch them. It should be tall enough that it presents a challenge but…
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Continue reading →: Where You Focus
Time 15 minutes Description This object lesson helps children (and adults) understand that sometimes we don’t give people a fair chance and that it’s important to look at the good things about people, too. Materials PowerPoint file, “Where You Focus.ppt,.” a projector and a screen or blank wall. (This PowerPoint…
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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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