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A Bible Object Lesson - Cooking & Recipes

This Bible object lesson uses a recipe & cooking instructions to illustrate how we can trust God's Word.  

Title:  The Proof is in the Pudding

Main Point:  We can trust what the Bible says because God wrote it.  

Object: an old family recipe or supplies & instructions to make instant pudding

Scriptures: 2 Timothy 1:12b "because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day."

Hebrews 13:6-7 "So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?" Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith."

Lesson Prep: You will need an old family recipe & supplies plus instructions to make instant pudding.


Bible Object Lesson:

Ask listeners if they've ever used someone else's recipe. Show them a recipe that you have that belonged to a trusted family member or special friend. Tell them that you asked them to share the recipe because you had tasted the food before and enjoyed it. Share a little about what food the recipe is for and maybe even have some ingredients to mix in front of them or samples to taste.

Share that you were able to follow the recipe and believed that the outcome would be good not because of the ingredients or your own abilites, but because you trusted the one who gave it to you. But to experience what the recipe promises, you first must take a step of faith and actually do what it tells you to do.

The Bible is like a wonderful recipe for life. We can know that the outcome of believing and following it will be good not because of what it says or our own ability to follow it, but because of the One who wrote it.

When we have "tasted" God's goodness and love through accepting His Son, Jesus, as our Lord and Savior, we can know the One in whom we have believed and know that His recipe can be trusted.


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Paul says in 2 Timothy 1:12b "because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day." Paul knew and believed God; he had experienced God’s presence and goodness. As we read God’s Word and know Him better, we will experience the truth of what the Bible says.

We also can look around and see how the truth of the Bible has proven true in other peoples’ lives. We have those who have been recorded in the Bible, many others throughout history, and even now in our lives today. We can see the peace, joy and hope that others experience because Jesus has changed their lives. We see how giving truly is better than receiving. We can see confidence and strength which come from knowing God is with us, and so much more!

[Take time to allow students to name a few people they know, others well known such as Joni Erikson Tada, Tim Tebow, etc., and a few from history such as Corrie Ten Boon, Martin Luther King, etc.]

When we consider the lives of other believers, we can say like the author of Hebrews 13:6-7 "So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?" Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith."

There is an old saying, "the proof is in the pudding." Actually the original saying said: ""the proof of the pudding is in the eating" meaning that the quality or true value of something can only be judged when it has been put to use. In the same way, the proof or truth of God's Word in which we believe will be revealed as we actively put it to use in our lives.

In summary, we can know that what we believe is true because of the One in whom we have trusted. The truth of what we believe will be revealed in the results of us taking the steps to put His Word into use in our lives..."the proof of the pudding is in the eating!"

At this point, let them have a taste as proof that the recipe was true!


Bible object lessons are practical ways to teach powerful Bible truths to children, youth, and even adults.



© Copyright 2008 Susan Smart


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Cooking with Kids 

Inviting your child to cook with you can end up being so much more than a meal or a mess; it becomes an eternal "so worth it" experience! Ask for your child's help preparing a meal whether it's a sandwich or more.

Become very rushed and hurried while speaking instructions very quickly to your child. Do this for one to three minutes and then all of a sudden just stop. This will get your child's attention.

Say something like "all this rushing is making me grumpy and anxious." Ask how it's making them feel. Have your Bible close by to grab and have your child sit with you on the floor or elsewhere. Coach them to take a few big breaths and relax.

Turn to Luke 10:18-42 and begin reading the story of Mary and Martha. Talk about how rushed and worried Martha was becoming. What was the one thing Jesus said was really needed? Point out that you both are doing that as you stopped, sat down to be still and are reading and talking about Jesus. He's the best part!

While you sit to eat the meal or whatever you have prepared together. Practice memorizing Psalm 46:10a with your child:

"He says, “Be still, and know that I am God." (NIrV)

Encourage your child to remember the story of Mary and Martha the next time they feel rushed or anxious and stop, be still and remember Jesus is with them.

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