Hello Friends!
A few weeks ago our study in Genesis came to the Tower of Babel in Genesis 11.
To set the stage, I gave each student approximately 50 3oz Dixie cups and instructed them to build the tallest tower that they could create without any type of extra support. They were given 5 minutes.
As you can see from the photos below, they type of towers varied.
At the conclusion of the 5 minutes we had a lightening fast demolition.
After reading and discussing Genesis 11:1-9 we related the text to the building challenge. Here are some key connections:
- Whatever plans we have for ourselves, they can be easily destructed by outside forces.
- If we attempt to elevate ourselves in our own power, we'll never reach the heights that God would like for us to reach in His power.
- If we do have direction from God to go and build something (whether it be an actual building, creating a ministry, or beginning a new relationship) having a strong foundation and providing support (through prayer) will insure it lasting much longer than without those things.
For whatever reason, students of all ages never seem to get bored with building towers. I'm sure that your students will also appreciate this simple but effective object lesson.
What other connections did you students have with this lesson? With what other Bible stories would you be able to use with object lesson? Can you suggest modifications to be applied for a different lesson?
Blessing to you!
-bethany.
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