What does the verse in Genesis 1 mean, “On the seventh day, God rested?” We lose sight of “rest” in our busy lives. This summer object lesson using a bunch of stuff tossed in a pillow case will give kids a chance to reflect on God’s goodness in ways they may not have thought of! […]
Understanding the Holy Spirit – An Ascension Object Lesson
Just as it was difficult for the disciples, it is difficult for kids to understand how Jesus could ascend into Heaven on Ascension Day and yet be true to the words He said to His His disciples that ended the Book of Matthew: “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of […]
The Day of the Lord Cometh” – An Ascension Object Lesson
The Ascension is a great time to teach the lesson from 1 Thessalonians 5:2, ” The day of the Lord cometh like a thief in the night.” This Ascension object lesson using a bed sheet will remind students that they need to keep their eyes on “Jesus” until He returns – even though the temptations are pretty powerful! […]
Mother’s Day Lesson about Showing Mom Our Love!
This Mother’s Day lesson uses a flower arrangement to help kids understand the challenges parents have juggling responsibilities, and how they can give back
Going Through Storms: A Bible Object Lesson
The “storms” in our lives are sort of like the weather. We can feel like our insides are full of lightning and thunder and wind. We can feel like a problem might drown us. Everyone has storms in their lives. But Jesus calmed the storm at sea, and he can calm storms in our lives. In this […]
Spring Object Lesson: Caty Caterpillar Becomes a Butterfly
Often children have experienced the passing away of a relative, and they become aware that death is part of life as early as age five. Therefore we should be there for them to help them process the concept of death the way that God would like. This spring object lesson in caterpillars becoming butterflies should […]
Unless A Seed Dies: Understanding the Miracles of Easter
Check out our guest post over at Come Have a Peace! It’s a great Easter object lesson using popcorn to help kids understand some of the miracles associated with Easter, such what happened to Christ after He died, and what will happen to us after we die. Unless A Seed Dies: Understanding the Miracles of Easter http://www.juliesanders.org/2014/03/speaking-life-thru-easter-object-lesson/ Be […]
“The Jesus Bridge” Sunday School Object Lesson
If it’s your wish for your students to understand the gospel and begin the New Year by understanding God’s love and Jesus’ death, this Sunday school object lesson, using the floor and involving the students, may have a strong impact. You’ll walk kids through the concepts of God losing His closeness with man and how […]
St. Stephen’s Day Object Lesson: A Caterpillar with Eyes Like a Butterfly
St. Stephen is the only martyr whose death is recorded in the Bible, and his sainthood is celebrated by Catholics and Protestants around the world on December 26th. The Sunday between Christmas and New Years provides a great opportunity to explain to kids why someone would die for their faith and make it understandable. This […]