Everyday Object Lessons for Youth Groups

Everyday Object Lessons for Youth Groups
Author: Helen Musick
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2011-04-19
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 031086187X

You may not like it that students forgot your talk on temptation, but remembered your mouse-trap object lesson . . . . . . but the fact remains that nothing brings a lesson to life more vividly and concretely--or wakes up a drowsy Sunday school class faster--than a good object lesson. In Everyday Object Lessons for Youth Groups the authors (who are youth workers and teachers of youth workers) pool their most effective 45 object lessons into a collection that’s perfect for both junior and senior high youth groups. Here are no-prep and low-prep object lessons for devotionals, Sunday school lessons, talks at camps and retreats--even for sermons. Inside you’ll find object lessons about-- Beauty (using a kiwi fruit) Regret (a mirror) Divine protection (sun block) Anger (Alka-Seltzer and 7-Up) The power of words (Popsicle sticks) Priorities (manure) Confession (hydrogen peroxide) Temptation (a mousetrap) The person of Jesus (keys) Conformity (Play-Doh) Endurance (bricks) --and 34 more quirky and attention-getting object lessons. Use them to open your lessons . . . to dramatize your talks . . . to close your Bible studies with a demonstration. However you use them, you have Bible references and provocative discussion-starting questions with each object lesson to help you take it in any direction you want. And with both a topical and a scriptural index, you can find the perfect object lesson fast.

Faith Metaphors

Faith Metaphors
Author: Group Publishing
Publisher: Group Pub Incorporated
Total Pages: 117
Release: 2001-12
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780764423017

Nothing compares to the power of a good object lesson to make a memorable point. Remember Jesus with the fish and loaves? The mustard seed? The inscription on the coin? And the point he made with each object? You sure do! Now you can make powerful points like that in every lesson, study or message you lead with Faith Metaphors. Book jacket.

Object Lessons

Object Lessons
Author: Charles C. Ryrie
Publisher: Moody Pub
Total Pages: 112
Release: 1991
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780802460295

Adults and children will enjoy learning truths about salvation and the Christian life through the presentation of these fascinating object lessons.

GroupBuilder Games and Activities for Youth Ministry

GroupBuilder Games and Activities for Youth Ministry
Author: Group Publishing
Publisher: Group Publishing (Company)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2000
Genre: Christian education
ISBN: 9780764421976

This book is a must-have resource for anyone seeking cool youth games with a purpose. Unique and loads of fun, these games can be used to tear down walls and build community in any group of teenagers. Different from other game books on the market, GroupBuilder Games and Activities emphasizes teamwork to shape self-confidence in teenagers. --from back cover.

Creative Meetings, Bible Lessons, and Worship Ideas

Creative Meetings, Bible Lessons, and Worship Ideas
Author: Youth Specialities
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 204
Release: 1997
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780310220268

Nearly 200 ready-to-use ideas for hard-hitting Bible lessons and relevant worship services for teenagers! - Bible Study Meetings . . . Techniques and approaches for making any Bible lesson -- topical or scriptural -- appealing to unchurched teenagers as well as to preachers' kids. - Creative Bible Lessons . . . 'Martha and Mary Malpractice' (page 67), 'Noah and the Ark I. Q. Test' (page 43), and 70 more very different, very fun, and very solid Bible lessons. - Theme Lessons . . . Build an entire lesson on a specific theme. Try 'Feet Meeting' (page 118) -- foot games followed by a lesson on the symbolic importance of washing each other's feet. You aren't into feet? Okay, what about the hands of Jesus? Or the light versus darkness? They're all here! - Bible Games . . . These won't speed your kids into seminary, but they certainly go a long way toward making the Bible interesting to your students -- and fun, too! - Worship Services . . . Some are informal, others have a liturgical feel -- and all are innovative. Here are the ideas for communion, confession, music, prayer, and Scripture reading. And More . . . Full lessons (all the components are here, from opening mixers to closing prayers), board games (with reproducible game 'boards'), and ideas for using guest speakers and special projects. Whether you're a youth worker or a recreation director at a church, school, club, or camp -- Creative Meetings, Bible Lessons, and Worship Ideas is your storehouse of proven, youth-group tested ideas.

Kidz: Gospel Illusions

Kidz: Gospel Illusions
Author: Randy Burtis
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
Total Pages: 117
Release: 2019-08
Genre:
ISBN: 1628628162

With step-by-step instructions (that include photos and scripts!), Gospel Illusions makes it easy for ANYONE to add object lessons and illusions to children''s ministries, Sunday School classes, homeschool curriculum, and more. It features over 35 illusions that are sure to make your kids go--WOW! But more importantly, they will help share the Word of God in a creative and memorable way. Have you ever tried an object lesson and found yourself wondering, Am I doing this right? Most object lesson books are hard to follow since they don''t include photos! Imagine having one that does! Gospel Illusions: Object Lessons You Can Do Includes: Step-by-step instructions for over 35 illusions Photos showing how to do each major step Scripts on what to say Discussion questions to help kids apply key lessons to their lives Whether you are new to illusions or a pro, you''ll find new object lessons to use! You don''t need to practice for hours, crossing your fingers that it will hopefully work. These illusions are quick, easy, and typically require less than 10-15 minutes of practice. Plus, each illusion has a one- to five-star rating for difficulty, so you can conveniently find the right one for your skill (and comfort) level. Unlike other object lesson books, Gospel Illusions: Object Lessons You Can Do uses everyday items that are around your house, saving you time and money. Please note: Illusions are not your average object lesson. They include a Sha-Bam! moment that the kids didn''t see coming, capturing their attention and helping them remember key truths! Softcover, fully reproducible, ages 5-12, 288 pages, 8 3/8 x 11 inches, ISBN 9781628628166. 7 Key Features of This Easy-to-Do Object Lesson Book for Sunday School Step-by-Step Instructions & Process Photos. There are lots of great object lesson books out there, but not all of them SHOW you how the lesson should look. Enjoy having process photos AND detailed instructions for every step to guide you through each illusion easily! Scripts. Comes with scripted dialogue cues on how to explain the significance and lesson behind each illusion. Discussion Questions. Includes relevant reflection questions for each illusion to help kids apply key truths to their lives. Unique Categorization. Wonder which object lessons are safest to try first? No need to wonder. Gospel Illusions'' star rating icons help you find one for your skill level. Anyone Can Do These! From volunteers to teen teaching assistants, these object lessons are simple and easy to follow, using step-by-step instructions and household materials. Age-Appropriate. Save time and money when you have ONE object lesson book for grades K-8! Simple enough for kindergarteners to understand and engaging to pre-teens, these object lessons will wow and astound just about any kid! Expert Advice. Written by experienced children''s pastor and professional illusionist Randy Burtis, Gospel Illusions is packed with fully scripted, easy-to-do object lessons and optic illusions. About the Series Instant Bible Lessons series offers a variety of Bible lessons to help kids grow closer to God in a hands-on way, using interactive activities. Age-appropriate, fully reproducible, and flexible, these books are packed with everything you need to teach the truths of God to children. The series offers lessons for children ages 2-12. The Instant Bible Lessons Series is a must for church or home use. About the Author Randy Burtis, born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, became a follower of Jesus at age fifteen. Since that time, his heart''s desire has been for children''s ministry. His goal is that each child would know they are loved, valued, and accepted; that teachers would be trained to fulfill their mandate to disciple kids; and that parents would be equipped to love their kids into God''s kingdom. To that end, he has traveled to hundreds of churches, spoken at hundreds of camps, and served as a children''s pastor for twenty-five years. He currently serves in Canada''s largest evangelical church, Centre Street Church, where he oversees kindergarten through fourth-grade children and their families. He is also a professional illusionist, having performed thousands of shows for over twenty-five years. Randy is married and has two daughters who joined his family through adoption.

50 Great Object Lessons That Bring the Bible to Life

50 Great Object Lessons That Bring the Bible to Life
Author: Mark Musser
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2016-10-02
Genre:
ISBN: 9781539314783

There is nothing like an object lesson to bring learning to life!When it comes to explaining the Bible to children and pre-teens, many parents and even Sunday school teachers are at a loss as to ways that really connect their children or students to God's Word, bringing it to life in interesting and creative ways. Thankfully, 50 Great Object Lessons makes it incredibly easy!Certainly, there are any number of excellent books that contain object lessons. However, many of those object lessons require supplies that the average person or teacher does not have. Moreover, those object lessons often require a couple hours or more prepare. That is not the case with this book!Nearly every object lesson in this book uses supplies that are readily found in any home or classroom. Additionally, these object lessons all require fifteen minutes or less. Most require only five to ten minutes of prep time.This book is great for parents, Sunday school teachers, and Children's Church workers. Hands-on, visual learning is proven to be the most effective way to increase subject retention, so grab a copy today and start bringing the Bible to life in a way that will be remembered!

Your First Two Years in Youth Ministry

Your First Two Years in Youth Ministry
Author: Doug Fields
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2002
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 031024045X

This guide to the concept of Purpose-Driven( youth ministry addresses issues about where to start, dealing with discouragement, establishing heart essentials, becoming family friendly, being with students, and working as a team.

Wild Truth Bible Lessons--Pictures of God

Wild Truth Bible Lessons--Pictures of God
Author: Mark Oestreicher
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2010-06-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310874246

Here are 12 active Bible lessons for junior high Sunday school classes or youth group meetings, each one based on one of the 50 pictures of God presented in Wild Truth Journal: Pictures of God--energetically, relevantly, and scripturally. The lessons are loaded with off-the-wall and easy-to-do discussion starters, video ideas, scripts, and games with a point. And of course, there are plenty of Bible passages and studies to springboard junior highers from the abstract into the concrete as (open Bibles in hand) they explore the nature of God in a lively, relevant way — then begin practicing the traits of God in their own lives. 12 lessons.

The Sermon on the Mount and the Ewes of Ghana

The Sermon on the Mount and the Ewes of Ghana
Author: Frederick Mawusi Amevenku
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 213
Release: 2023-11-07
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1666752827

Using socio-rhetorical interpretation to study Matthew’s Sermon on the Mount, the book explores the contextual interpretation of the sermon among the Ghana-Ewe. The book argues that the Sermon on the Mount can be viewed as Jesus’ new kingdom gospel and a reinterpretation of the Mosaic law, teaching not only ethics but also kingdom-appropriate righteousness for theological and ethical renewal. Kingdom-appropriate righteousness is nurtured through daily exchanges with God, leading to habitual forgiveness and subsequent divine perfection of love for God and one’s enemies. In the contemporary context, kingdom-appropriate righteousness challenges the deficient, “compulsory-wealth” (prosperity gospel) Christianity that is promoted in contemporary Ghana and elsewhere.