Source (Where I saw it): Original
Supplies: Two donuts, salt, plates
Preparation: Have one of the donuts filled with salt all over the bottom, or even better baked into the donut!
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: Just because something looks good, doesn't always mean it is the best choice.
Illustration: Show the kids both donuts and ask them who wants one. Of course the kids will all say they do. Then explain that one of these donuts is not like the other. In fact one of these donuts you wouldn’t want to eat, because even though you can’t really see it, one of these has been completely covered in salt. So one of these would taste great, while the other would taste horrible! Explain that in life we always have choices to make, and sometimes the choices seem like they are both good, but in reality it could be hiding some bad consequences. That is why it is so important to trust God with our lives and involve him in the big decisions we make.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Object Lesson | Light in Darkness
Source (Where I saw it): Original
Supplies: Flashlight, 2 Leaders
Preparation: None... Maybe some practice time for the two leaders
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: We are the light of the world! Matthew 5:14
Illustration: Lights go off and then, both people try to walk up to the front. They end up walking into things and complaining about how dark it is! They ask who turned out the lights anyway! As they stumble around one of them notices a small flash of light. The first one asks what was that. The second person answers, oh that is my flashlight. The first asks him why he has it hidden under his shirt instead of showing the way so they aren’t running into things in the dark. The second person says, I don’t know... I can take it out if you want. The first yells YES!
Main leader comes out and explains as they leave the room and turn the lights back on that many of us are hiding our lights. When we ask God into our life, we have the light of the world in us! God doesn’t want us to hide that light, but to let it shine. God wants us to share him with our friends, families, and everyone!
Supplies: Flashlight, 2 Leaders
Preparation: None... Maybe some practice time for the two leaders
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: We are the light of the world! Matthew 5:14
Illustration: Lights go off and then, both people try to walk up to the front. They end up walking into things and complaining about how dark it is! They ask who turned out the lights anyway! As they stumble around one of them notices a small flash of light. The first one asks what was that. The second person answers, oh that is my flashlight. The first asks him why he has it hidden under his shirt instead of showing the way so they aren’t running into things in the dark. The second person says, I don’t know... I can take it out if you want. The first yells YES!
Main leader comes out and explains as they leave the room and turn the lights back on that many of us are hiding our lights. When we ask God into our life, we have the light of the world in us! God doesn’t want us to hide that light, but to let it shine. God wants us to share him with our friends, families, and everyone!
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Object Lesson | Keep It All
Source (Where I saw it): Original
Supplies: Lots of Candy or some other item
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: We need to share our relationship with God with everyone!
Illustration: Walk up and talk about all the lovely items you have. Explain that someone gave you a lifetime supply and you have sooooooo much of it that you have no idea what to do with it. Tell the kids you have been eating it all day and all night and still can’t get through it. Then ask the children if they would like some. When they say yes, act like you are going to give it to them but then don’t. Explain that you need it all for yourself. Isn’t that fair? Now Explain: You see boys and girls it isn’t fair that I would keep all this candy that was given to me. In fact it is the opposite! It is very selfish of me to keep it all. Hand a few pieces out. It always feels better to give to people. Boys and girls, God gave us a gift. He gave his son to die on the cross for us. That is how we can have God as our best friend. Jesus told us to share that with everyone around us, and when we don’t its like keeping all the candy for ourself.
Supplies: Lots of Candy or some other item
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: We need to share our relationship with God with everyone!
Illustration: Walk up and talk about all the lovely items you have. Explain that someone gave you a lifetime supply and you have sooooooo much of it that you have no idea what to do with it. Tell the kids you have been eating it all day and all night and still can’t get through it. Then ask the children if they would like some. When they say yes, act like you are going to give it to them but then don’t. Explain that you need it all for yourself. Isn’t that fair? Now Explain: You see boys and girls it isn’t fair that I would keep all this candy that was given to me. In fact it is the opposite! It is very selfish of me to keep it all. Hand a few pieces out. It always feels better to give to people. Boys and girls, God gave us a gift. He gave his son to die on the cross for us. That is how we can have God as our best friend. Jesus told us to share that with everyone around us, and when we don’t its like keeping all the candy for ourself.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Object Lesson | Salt In Everything!
Source (Where I saw it): Original
Supplies: Salt and various foods
Preparation: Have the various foods out on a plate.
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: People should know we love God!
Illustration: Have various foods out on a plate and explain to the kids about salt. Salt has a very powerful taste. When used correctly, salt helps food taste better. It also is used to make food last longer. The biggest thing about salt is that when it is still good you can taste it on anything it gets on. Pour it on the different foods. You can let the a child or leader taste each food. Then explain: Even if you shake it off the salt has made an impact on it. There is no way for it not to be impacted by the salt. Jesus called us salt because our life should affected other people all around us. If we lose our saltiness, then aren’t doing what God wants us to do.
Supplies: Salt and various foods
Preparation: Have the various foods out on a plate.
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: People should know we love God!
Illustration: Have various foods out on a plate and explain to the kids about salt. Salt has a very powerful taste. When used correctly, salt helps food taste better. It also is used to make food last longer. The biggest thing about salt is that when it is still good you can taste it on anything it gets on. Pour it on the different foods. You can let the a child or leader taste each food. Then explain: Even if you shake it off the salt has made an impact on it. There is no way for it not to be impacted by the salt. Jesus called us salt because our life should affected other people all around us. If we lose our saltiness, then aren’t doing what God wants us to do.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Object Lesson | Nothing Into Something!
Source (Where I saw it): Original
***This one costs some money due to you need a chick pan. I usually try to keep the object lessons to everyday things you can find anywhere, but once in awhile there are some neat little "gospel illusions" that are fun for the kids!***
Supplies: A Chick Pan, and some food (To see what a chick pan is click here)
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point - God will always provide for us!
Illustration: Show the kids the empty cup. Explain that God provides for us even when we think there is nothing. We need to trust God and know that he will provide for us. Then put the cover on the empty cup and explain that when we place or life in God’s hands and completely trust him, God will provide where we thought there was nothing! Remove the top and there will be food inside!
To see a Chick Pan in action check this out:
***This one costs some money due to you need a chick pan. I usually try to keep the object lessons to everyday things you can find anywhere, but once in awhile there are some neat little "gospel illusions" that are fun for the kids!***
Supplies: A Chick Pan, and some food (To see what a chick pan is click here)
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point - God will always provide for us!
Illustration: Show the kids the empty cup. Explain that God provides for us even when we think there is nothing. We need to trust God and know that he will provide for us. Then put the cover on the empty cup and explain that when we place or life in God’s hands and completely trust him, God will provide where we thought there was nothing! Remove the top and there will be food inside!
To see a Chick Pan in action check this out:
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Object Lesson | Lunch Box
Source (Where I saw it): Original
Supplies: Two lunch boxes filled with one good lunch and one bad lunch
Preparation: Prepare two lunches with one being good and something you would want to eat, and the other with random, and disgusting things no one would eat for lunch.
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: God always wants the best for us.
Illustration: Show the kids the two different lunch boxes. Ask them how many of them love lunch time! Of course, most of the kids favorite subject in school is lunch time. Describe how exciting it is to see what was packed for lunch. (Here you start with the bad lunch). As you pull out all the bad items no one would eat the kids should be saying things like gross and disgusting! Have fun with this, and make it sound like you would love to eat all this. Then tell the kids of course no one would want to eat any of this! Now pull out the good lunch box. Show the kids all the good and nutritious food. Ask them how many would want to eat this one! Explain that God wants the very best for us. Even though bad things happen in life, God wants us to have the very best because he loves us. If we put our life in God's hands, God will take care of us! Matthew 6:25-34
Supplies: Two lunch boxes filled with one good lunch and one bad lunch
Preparation: Prepare two lunches with one being good and something you would want to eat, and the other with random, and disgusting things no one would eat for lunch.
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: God always wants the best for us.
Illustration: Show the kids the two different lunch boxes. Ask them how many of them love lunch time! Of course, most of the kids favorite subject in school is lunch time. Describe how exciting it is to see what was packed for lunch. (Here you start with the bad lunch). As you pull out all the bad items no one would eat the kids should be saying things like gross and disgusting! Have fun with this, and make it sound like you would love to eat all this. Then tell the kids of course no one would want to eat any of this! Now pull out the good lunch box. Show the kids all the good and nutritious food. Ask them how many would want to eat this one! Explain that God wants the very best for us. Even though bad things happen in life, God wants us to have the very best because he loves us. If we put our life in God's hands, God will take care of us! Matthew 6:25-34
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