Materials:
Pictures of 3 different types of cars

Duration:
Approximately 15 minutes

Topics:
Salvation, Sin



Target Age:
Grades 1 2 3 4 5 6

What you will do during class:
Ask, "How many of you kids like cars? How many of you have ridden in a car before? That was kind of a silly question wasn't it? We have all ridden in cars at one time or another and by riding in cars we know at least a little something about them don't we? Cars are a wonderful means of transportation wouldn't you agree?" Pause for a moment, then say, "Now comes the fun part, take just a minute and think about what kind of car you would be if you had to be a car. I will show you several pictures of cars to help you get started."

Show the picture of the race car and say "Here is a real beauty and it's fast too. Race cars are the movie stars of the car world, very glamorous and highly visible, although they don't tend to last very long."

Show the picture of the truck and say "Here is one tough vehicle; Trucks are the work horses of the car world. Trucks are built to last and strong as an Ox. In most cases, trucks don't give up until the job done."

Show the picture of the mini van and say "Now here is a vehicle we all know and love. Mini vans are common place in the car world, you see them every where. These babies are among the most useful vehicles in the car world and are used on a daily basis."

Continue, "So have you decided? Maybe you thought of an entirely different type of car to be. Raise your hand if you would like to share your answer and I will call on you one at a time." Allow children to share their answers. Ask, "What do all of these cars have in common? (Allow for answers) If you said that all cars get old and eventually break down you would be correct. Age, accidents and everyday use will wear a car out; sooner or later all cars are destined for the junk yard... (Pause) Unless someone restores them."

Say, "In some ways our lives are like the cars we talked about today, just as there are many different types of cars, there are many types of people. Some people are glamorous, some are workers and some are everyday people. Just as all cars break down, all people share a common problem, which causes us to wear out and eventually die. That problem is called sin. Just as a car can't fix its own dent or flat tires, we can't fix the problem of sin. But I have good news! The Bible tells us in John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." In 2 Corinthians 5:17 it states "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!" Jesus will restore our fellowship with God and allow us to live with Him for eternity! Have you asked Jesus into your life to be your lord and savior?"