Christian Object Lessons

Christian 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!

Hunting and fishing object lessons can teach about Satan's schemes and the dangers of temptation.

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.

A toolbox can be used to show how God uses a variety of unique people and gifts to build His Church and do His work alongside Him - "God's Toolbox."

How about seasonal object lessons?

Use a pumpkin object lesson to illustrate how Jesus makes us a new creation and shines His light in and through us.

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.

Use a Tootsie Roll PopsŪ to teach a Valentine's Day Christian object lesson about how to have a heart for Jesus. Or check out other great Valentine's Day ideas collected by Ken at Creative Youth Ideas.

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.

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.



Using simple objects as visuals will make these times even more memorable and effective.

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.

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If you still need more ideas, Christianbook.com offers several great Bible object lesson books.

Sports Object Lessons:

Object Talks from Sports Kids Love
By Verna Kokmeyer / Standard Publishing

Kids love sports, and can easily draw metaphors from certain rules or even athletes. This book builds upon such familiarity, providing biblically sound object lessons taught from sports. Each lesson begins with a piece of sports equipment that most kids will recognize, and builds on a Scripture-based theme to lead kids to deeper spiritual application. In addition, each lesson also provides a send-home project suggestion. Ideal for bible school classes, mid-week programs and children's worship services. 48 pages, ages 6-12.

Christian Object Lessons from Science:

Science & the Bible: 30 Scientific Demonstrations Illustrating Scriptural Truths
By Donald DeYoung / Baker

Use everyday household objects to illustrate natural laws, teach biblical principles, and affirm God as the Creator of all things! Perfect for homeschool lessons, sermon illustrations, or family devotions, each of these 30 simple object lessons features a hands-on science experiment with a straightforward explanation and a related Scripture verse (NIV). For students of all ages.

Edible Christian Object Lessons:

Edible Object Talks That Teach About Jesus
By Susan Lingo / Standard Publishing

Perfect for Sunday School, VBS, children's church, or anytime you want to offer your kids a change of taste! Edible Object Talks that Teach about Jesus is a delicious collection of 25 life-changing messages that are as attention-grabbing and Bible-based as they are fun to make and eat. These are solid Bible messages with clever concoctions kids whip up then can eat. From Banana Splits to crunchy treats, kids will learn life-changing Bible truths and how to apply them in their lives today. Children Ages 6-12.

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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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