Source (Where I saw it): Original
Supplies: A transformer action figure, preferably an auto bot.
Preparation: Start with the transformer in the “car” position.
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: The Holy Spirit transforms us!
Illustration: Who has ever seen transformers? Who has any of the toys? The cool thing about transformers, particularly the auto bots, is that they start out as cars, trucks, and other cool vehicles. Now when the bad guys come to destroy the world do they stay as cars? Nope! They transform into warriors! Now they can still do a bunch of cool stuff as cars like drive fast and pull things, but they would be seriously missing out on some awesomeness if they stayed a car!
Explanation: That’s what the Holy Spirit is all about. When Jesus went back to heaven, God sent the Holy Spirit to be with us. Jesus was a person and could only be in some many places, but when God sent his Spirit to be with us, he can be everywhere and with everyone. When we ask for God to baptize us in his Holy Spirit we are opening ourselves to all that God has for us. The Holy Spirit transforms us!
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Showing posts with label Holy Spirit. Show all posts
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Thursday, March 24, 2011
Object Lesson | Very Smart Phone
Source (Where I saw it): Original
Supplies: Landline phone, smart phone
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: When we are baptized in the Holy Spirit, we open ourselves up to all that God has for us.
Illustration: Show the kids the landline phone and explain that when we are saved we have a direct line with God. Back in Bible times this wasn’t the case. People had to go through priests and all sorts of stuff to talk with God. Now once we ask God to be in our life we can automatically talk with Him and have a relationship with God. Just like picking up the phone and calling someone, but even better! Now show the kids the cell phone. Explain that a cell phone can go anywhere just like how God is with us everywhere we go. Now explain how this isn’t just a cell phone, it is a smart phone. It can go online, it has GPS, it has games, you can write documents on there, etc.
Explanation of point: You see boys and girls, the disciples wanted more. They listened to Jesus and waited for the Holy Spirit. When they were baptized with the Holy Spirit they completely opened themselves to everything God had for them. When they did that, they changed. They no longer were afraid to fully go after the plans God had for them. Just like how this smart phone is completely unlocked and can do so much, when we fully go after all the things God has for us, including the Holy Spirit, we can see the full amount of what God wants to do in our lives.
Supplies: Landline phone, smart phone
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: When we are baptized in the Holy Spirit, we open ourselves up to all that God has for us.
Illustration: Show the kids the landline phone and explain that when we are saved we have a direct line with God. Back in Bible times this wasn’t the case. People had to go through priests and all sorts of stuff to talk with God. Now once we ask God to be in our life we can automatically talk with Him and have a relationship with God. Just like picking up the phone and calling someone, but even better! Now show the kids the cell phone. Explain that a cell phone can go anywhere just like how God is with us everywhere we go. Now explain how this isn’t just a cell phone, it is a smart phone. It can go online, it has GPS, it has games, you can write documents on there, etc.
Explanation of point: You see boys and girls, the disciples wanted more. They listened to Jesus and waited for the Holy Spirit. When they were baptized with the Holy Spirit they completely opened themselves to everything God had for them. When they did that, they changed. They no longer were afraid to fully go after the plans God had for them. Just like how this smart phone is completely unlocked and can do so much, when we fully go after all the things God has for us, including the Holy Spirit, we can see the full amount of what God wants to do in our lives.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Object Lesson | Made Different
Source (Where I saw it): Original
Supplies: Glass of Water, Food Coloring
Preparation: Have a glass filled with water
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: When we are baptized in the Holy Spirit, we open ourselves up to all that God has for us.
Illustration: Show the kids the glass of water and explain that when we give our life to God he makes us clean and whole again. The bible tells us that when we open ourselves to the Holy Spirit we are asking for everything that God has for us. Pour a few drops of food coloring into the water.
Explanation of point: The disciples were changed when they were baptized in the Holy Spirit, just like this water is a different color now. They were open to everything that God had for them, and they no longer were afraid to fully chase the plan that God had for their lives.
Supplies: Glass of Water, Food Coloring
Preparation: Have a glass filled with water
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: When we are baptized in the Holy Spirit, we open ourselves up to all that God has for us.
Illustration: Show the kids the glass of water and explain that when we give our life to God he makes us clean and whole again. The bible tells us that when we open ourselves to the Holy Spirit we are asking for everything that God has for us. Pour a few drops of food coloring into the water.
Explanation of point: The disciples were changed when they were baptized in the Holy Spirit, just like this water is a different color now. They were open to everything that God had for them, and they no longer were afraid to fully chase the plan that God had for their lives.
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