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Continue reading →: Overwhelming Blessings (OBJ LESSON)
Time 15 minutes Description This object lesson uses a tower of cups and a waterfall of liquid to demonstrate how God blessed everyone around Joseph because of Joseph’s faithfulness to God. Scriptures Genesis 37:12-36; 39:1-6, 20-23; 41:53-57 2 Corinthians 9:8 – The Voice translation: “God is ready to overwhelm you…
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Continue reading →: Journey with Joseph (LESSONS)
(Image credit – Phillip Martin – http://bible.phillipmartin.info/bible_joseph.htm) I developed the following five lessons for a week-long summer camp that I pastored this year. The lessons follow the themes of the Royal Family Kids Camp curriculum (http://royalfamilykids.org/) are intended to build on one another, but it is possible to teach them…
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Continue reading →: Source of My Identity (LESSON)
Time 30 minutes Description This lesson explores many of the things in which people base their identity and sense of self-worth, e.g., wealth, power, fame, etc. It encourages participants to consider the danger of living life in this way and the value of basing our identities solely in Christ. Scriptures (choose…
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Continue reading →: The One Anothers of Scripture (INFOGRAPHIC)
Here’s a visual that shows all the “one anothers” that I was able to find in the Scriptures, e.g, “love one another,” “forgive one another” and so on. The size of each of the keywords to the left of the Scriptures indicates the relative number of times it appears in…
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Continue reading →: Spiritual Practice Cards (JOB AID)I created this job aid for a spiritual retreat I have coming up. It’s a list of 40 spiritual disciplines or practices arranged on cards and organized by the type of spiritual practice each one is. The information on the cards in compiled from a large number of sources, but…
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Continue reading →: I’ve Got This! (DRAMA)
Time 5 minutes Description This quick drama illustrates our need to invite God into our work. Materials None Preparation · Practice the skit, and memorize the lines. Procedure Use the following script (or modify to suit your needs): [SCENE: God is sitting patiently as John comes to work at the…
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Continue reading →: Pride and Fear (DEVOTION)
This is the throne of your heart. The person that sits on the throne of your heart is the one who directs your life. Of course, Jesus wants to be that person, but He allows you to choose each day and even each moment…
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Continue reading →: Creating the Best Learning Environment in Your Classroom
Here are some tips on how to create the best learning environment in an adult learning engagement. Rearrange Your Space Nine times out of ten, when you get to the training venue, there will be something about the arrangement of tables and equipment that won’t be helpful for learning. Arrive…
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Continue reading →: Ideas for Using Icebreakers, Energizers and Games Effectively in Learning
The following tips might be helpful to you as you use icebreakers, energizers and games in your facilitation. Connect to Your Content Whenever possible, connect your icebreakers and games to the content. Don’t just use them to increase energy; this is not the best use of your time. You…
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Continue reading →: Capture the Spear (GAME)
Time 20 minutes Description This is a game that simulates the time when David snuck down into King Saul’s camp and stole his spear and water jug while his army was sleeping. Audience Children, Youth Materials o Stick (1 – long and straight is better, because it represents…
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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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