I had six first and second graders this past Sunday and wow did we have the coolest of cool experiments. It is by far one of the neatest ways to teach children about salvation that I have ever seen. All six were wide eyed and amazed. I hope that they remember this forever, I know that I will. I had goosebumps upon goosebumps sharing it with them. I wanted to share it with all of you. Please, share this with children that you know! It is life changing!
Okay, you need 4 containers. I used 3 small mason jars and one clear vase. Fill one jar and one vase halfway with water. Label the jar with water: "Adam & Eve" and the vase should be labeled "Us." The second jar should be labeled "Sin" and be filled to the halfway point with Iodine. The third jar should be filled to the halfway mark with bleach and be labeled "Jesus." Here are pictures of the jars and vase:
I asked the children who was the first man and woman...they lived in the Garden of Eden? Adam & Eve...right! We talked about how the devil came into the picture in the form of a serpent and tempted Eve to sin. (I ask them if they know what sin is...can they give an example of sin...etc.) This is what happened to their life (which was pure and clean before) when they decided to sin:
Our lives are not clean or pure because we sin too. Ask the children what sins they have done before. (One little boy said he sinned because he poked his brother in the eye when his mom told him not to do it, even though his brother deserved it.)
Then we talked about how we want our lives to look like Jesus. We want to be pure and clean, just like Him. Compare the "Us" vase with the "Jesus" jar. They are different. Jesus was without sin.
Immediately, there is a visible change and that is how our lives look when we ask Jesus to be our Savior and to forgive us for our sins.
We look pure and clean, just like Jesus!
I have goosebumps all over again, just from looking at these pictures. I talked about the experiment in more detail and they had questions. It was one of those days where you just know that you are right where God wants you to be and you are joining Him in something too incredible for words.
My oldest nephew is still asking questions about becoming a Christian. He is so close!!! I told Mr. Incredible that I wished A had come to church with us. I wanted him to see this. Guess what? They met us for lunch and after lunch, Aunt Kiki got to show him the experiment from the back of her suburban! He was amazed by it too. I keep praying for that glorious day when I can call my little nephew my brother in Christ. We have been praying for this day since the day that He was born.
I hope you enjoyed this awesome visual. I didn't come up with it, but I just knew that I had to share it with all of you. Isn't it the coolest?
Joyfully,
Kristi
Wow, wow, wow! Love that visual presentation. These are the types of things that stick in the minds of those kids. How exciting to be a part of sharing this with them! So glad you shared it with us, too!
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Tracy
Kristi,
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing and because kids are so visual, I can just imagine their expressions!
I'm so happy you got to share it with your nephew!
What a beautiful TT post! Blessings to you!
Thanks you for sharing this I can see your joy for sharing this experiment-it is just what happens when we trust and accept Jesus as our Savior.
ReplyDeleteThat is beyond awesome my friend.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is really awesome. I'm so glad you shared your joy with us today!!! I'm also happy that you were able to share the message with your nephew. Have a Great Weekend!! Try to get some rest in....
ReplyDeleteHeather
Oh wow, how cool is that. Thank you for sharing this. It will bless many I am sure.
ReplyDeleteThis is my first time on thankful Thursday. I very much enjoyed your post. And glad to here that things worked out for you.
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Grammy
That is so awesome. I might have to do that for my kids. They would love it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Hugs.
This is absolutely the best visual I can even imagine! Thank you soo much for sharing! It is amazing and I am sure it gets the point across to young hearts and minds! Wow!
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Kiki - that experiment is what I have been trying to show our children for a year - but I never could remember the right ingredients. HA! HA! God is so faithful and awesome!
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting this today! I am going to share with many!
Love and blessings - Jill
Please pick up the awards I am giving out today!
That is a great illustration! I used to teach kids in church and it was so cool when you found things like that to share. Great job! Thanks for sharing the visual.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a wonderful lesson! I cant wait to share it with my husband and my girls! Thanks for sharing! God bless you!
ReplyDeleteKelly
Thank you so much for sharing this! I am the only one of my siblings saved. My parents and I are trying to be living examples for Christ. To plant the seed in their hearts. I'm going to share this with them. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis was an awesome teaching tool! I pray the lesson stays with them for many years to come and that their little hearts make decisions for Christ as a result of it.
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool! Thanks for sharing and I'll be certain and save!
ReplyDeleteI love this, Kristi! I'm already looking for my first opportunity to share it... I'm thinking it will be right here in my own home with my children!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thankful Thursday!
What an awesome way to share Jesus with children! I'm sharing it with our pre-school director at church. Thank you for sharing. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a powerful experiment! Gotta share that with the children's director at our church...thanks for sharing this Thankful Thursday!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this awesome illustration! I have been looking for an example like this to teach my 4 year old. Blessings.
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting pictures of this, I like the visual. I really like this lesson.
ReplyDeletethank for sharing this. I am a volunteer in the children's church and was looking for something to make my lesson on salvation interesting. simply loved your salvation experiment.
ReplyDeletethank you and God bless.
Rupa (Bangalore,India)
Hi Kristi, simply loved your salvation experiment.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing.
Rupa (Bangalore, India)