Christian Object LessonsChristian object lessons offer a simple tool to help us relate God's Word to our everyday surroundings. We can think of them as short, simple parables. They provide excellent Bible lessons for all ages - kids, teens, and adults.
Jesus used parables at all times of the day and in a variety of circumstances and locations. His teaching was ongoing.
Let's be like Him as we share God's truth with those around us!
Everywhere we turn, God has a lesson for us - whether it's from a butterfly in nature, a cell phone in our hand, or even a piece of silver. They can help us understand difficult concepts such as the Trinity.
A chocolate cake can also teach a wonderful Bible object lesson on the truth of Romans 8:28. Yum!!! Or another "cooking" Bible object lesson uses a recipe to teach that we can know what we believe to be true because "the proof is in the pudding!"
Amazing math problems can be used to teach on
God's amazing love
or how our God is a
God of order!
I've even used my digital camera and a mirror to share a children's Bible object talk teaching a lesson on our being created in the
image of God.
To teach a Bible lesson on sin, use a misspelled word, chalkboard, and an eraser. This one is a lot of fun with kids! Many Christian object lessons take very little preparation; try these easy object lessons that teach about prayer, relationships, and our worth in God's eyes. If you're in a hurry though, try using our quick Object Lesson Index.
How about seasonal object lessons?
There are so many Christmas items that can be used as
Christmas object lessons
to teach the TRUE meaning of CHRISTmas! Also, this a great time to begin special family
Christmas traditions.
What a special season to share the everlasting love of God!
For Easter, find out how a tea bag or Easter eggs can teach the true meaning of Easter with these Christian Easter object lessons and activities.
Or when the sun gets hot and the summer days come, use "The Legend of the Sand Dollar" to teach a summer Christian object lesson that will have kids and adults alike looking for the wonders in God's creation.
In Deuteronomy 4:6-9, God says: "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates." (NIV)
Simple everyday objects can be used to teach amazing Bible lessons. Use a Swiss army knife to teach the importance of every believer in the Church. A balloon can help illustrate the story of the rich young ruler in Luke 12, or a broken pen & clock can be used to teach how God can turn failure into success! Simple but memorable Christian lessons to teach powerful Bible truths that will have lasting and practical effects.
Christian object lessons are meant to be tools to assist you in sharing God's Word in everyday life. It will be like putting feet to your Bible Study!
Most object lessons can be used for any age group. Try this huge index of Bible object lessons written by Julianne Bell! Another great collection of creative Bible lessons can be found by clicking on the "children's sermons" tab at Egad Ideas. Also try these fun science experiment object lessons 
from the "Mad Scientist" @ MadAboutJesus.net! Lessons include how dangerous even one sin can be, little people can do BIG things with God's help, and the importance of faith and believing God's Word. They are continuing to add new ones too!
Sometimes you may need Christian object lessons for specific age groups. There are Bible object talks for preschoolers available, as well as for grade schoolers.
There are many times you may just need a short devotion for children to be used during children's church or for a
children's sermon.
You can also use popular children's books for unique and creative Christian book talks.
Still others have learned to use Gospel Illusions to present visual illustrations for Biblical truths. Don't let the word "magic" scare you; these are only illusions used to capture students' attention and help them remember the truth of God's Word. There is no "magic" involved.
There are Christian object lessons written specifically to be used with youth or teens. Take a look at 63 more Christian object lessons arranged from A-Z for youth too. When we owned and operated our Christian bookstores, we were able to become familiar with many of the top Christian publishers.
Group Publishing is one of the top publishers in creative teaching materials for children, youth and adults. A preview of one of their youth Christian object lesson books is available online with eleven great object talks that are free for your use. They are copyrighted though; so please don't reproduce them. You may, however, want to purchase the book from them. It contains a total of 50 innovative and interactive Bible object lessons for youth (or really any age). The Faith Metaphors: 50 Interactive Object Lessons for Youth Ministry preview offers the following Bible lessons: Object/Lesson Topic
Binoculars/Failure Jump rope/Faith Rubber ball/Family Sidewalk chalk/Feelings Cell phone/Following God (cell phone scavenger hunt) Canned goods/Forgiveness Clothespins/Friendship Super glue/God's love Popcorn/God's power Cookie cutters/God's will Holiness/Tin foil
Sports Object Lessons:
Object Talks from Sports Kids Love
Christian Object Lessons from Science:
Science & the Bible: 30 Scientific Demonstrations Illustrating Scriptural Truths
Edible Christian Object Lessons:
Edible Object Talks That Teach About Jesus
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Scriptures unless otherwise indicated are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. Copyright C 1973,1978,1984 International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishers.
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