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Jesus used over 200 object lessons, illustrations, and parables to teach eternal truths in ways people could see and remember. This site follows His example—providing simple, creative Christian object lessons to help you share God’s Word in a clear and memorable way.

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Peace: The Quiet Meadow

Show a picture of a peaceful meadow or calm countryside. Ask the group to close their eyes and imagine standing there—no…

Peace: The Jar of Shaken Water

Devotion Fill a clear jar with water and add a spoonful of dirt or sand. Shake it vigorously so the water becomes cloudy and…

Patience: The Growing Tree

Devotion Show a small tree sapling or a picture of one. Explain: Trees don’t become tall and strong overnight. They need…

Patience: The Unpopped Popcorn

Devotion Hold up a bag of popcorn kernels. Ask: “Would these be tasty to eat right now?” Obviously not—they need heat and…

The Soft Touch of Kindness

Devotion Hold up a rough piece of sandpaper in one hand and a soft glove or piece of fabric in the other. Gently rub the…

The Domino Effect of Kindness

Devotion Set up a row of dominoes. Knock over the first one and watch them all fall in a chain reaction. Explain: One small…

Goodness: The Clear Spring of Water

Bring a clear glass of clean water and another with cloudy or dirty water (use a little soil or food coloring). Ask: “Which…

Goodness: The Flashlight in the Dark

Turn off the lights or dim the room, then turn on a flashlight. The light immediately changes the darkness around you…

Goodness: The Rotten vs. Ripe Apple

Hold up two apples—one ripe and fresh, the other bruised or starting to rot. Ask: “Which apple would you want to eat?” Most…

Faithfulness: The Steadfast Sunflower

Bring in a sunflower or a picture of one. Sunflowers are known for tracking the sun, turning their faces to follow its light…

Gentleness: The Tender Plant

Bring a small, delicate plant or seedling. Gently touch its leaves to show how fragile it is. Then press on it too firmly to…

Gentleness: The Feather and the Stone

Hold up a smooth stone in one hand and a feather in the other. Drop the stone onto a table—it makes a loud, hard thud. Then…

Faithfulness: The Brick-by-Brick Wall

Bring a few bricks or building blocks. Begin stacking them slowly, one on top of another, and explain: Strong walls aren’t…

Self Control: The Bouncing Ball

Take a bouncy ball and toss it against a wall or floor. Show how the ball bounces unpredictably in many directions. Compare…

Self Control: The Overflowing Glass

Place an empty glass on a tray and begin to fill it with water. Keep pouring until the water starts to spill over the sides…

Stay Connected to the Source

Hold up a pineapple. Pineapples are unique fruit—once harvested, they will not continue to ripen. They might soften or become…

Nothing Can Snatch You Out of His Hands

Object: A quarter (or a small item) Hold a quarter in one hand and close your fist around it. Invite a volunteer to try to…

Trash In, Trash Out

Object: A household trash can—bring it in front of the group or hold a small wastebasket. Hold up the trash can. Ask: “What’s…

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