1. Lesson (based on Psalm 23:5b-6)
- HOOK:
- Materials: An empty jar, a (larger) pouring jar with water, a cloth or napkin, a straw
- Put the empty jar on top of the cloth/napkin
- Tell the kids that the aim of the game is to pour as much water into the empty jar without it spilling over.
- For older kids, can get them to take turns pouring in water. For younger kids, the teacher can do it for them.
- The tricky part is when the water reaches almost to the brim of the jar. By then, can use the straw to drop water into the jar bit by bit.
- Game/illustration ends when the jar overflows.
- Conclusion:
- In this illustration, we see how much is really needed to make a cup overflow.
- Do you know our lives are a cup too? A cup full of God’s life, goodness and blessings.
- And do you know, our cups are not just half full or half empty. It’s not even full to the brim. It’s overflowing. Not by a trickle or a drop, but in abundance.
- Imagine holding your cup under a waterfall. What happens? The water is just gushing in and gushing out. It’s never ending. And never run out.
- That’s what life is when you have Jesus in you.
