Source (Where I saw it): Original
Supplies: Prizes (Like a prize box, store, or whatever you use for positive reinforcement), Cup, Table
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: There is nothing we can do to fix our relationship with God.
Illustration: Have a table up front with a cup on it. Now ask for a volunteer. Tell the volunteer that if they can knock over that cup without moving, talking, or doing anything, then they get the prize. Of course no one will be able to do this. Have a few volunteers try. Some one will obviously try to cheat, but say that is not possible. At some point for one of the kids you go over and knock the cup over and give them the prize.
Explanation of point: The point boys and girls is that without me knocking that cup over there is no way for you to get that prize. You were stuck and helpless to receive the reward. When Adam and Eve sinned there was a huge gap between us and God. We where stuck, helpless to fix what we had broken. We no longer could have a relationship with God. But God had a plan and sent His son to die for us. Jesus died on the cross and then 3 days later rose from the grave! The disciples went to the tomb and it was empty! Now it is up to us to accept the gift God has given us - a relationship with Him!
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