Troubles Into Opportunities
... Let the Children Come
Fifty-two Object Lessons For Children In Worship
Good morning, boys and girls. (Display a string of pearls. Have on hand an oyster shell if available.) Do you know what we call this piece of jewelry that I hold in my hand this morning? (Response -- A string of pearls.) That's right! Do you know what a pearl is? It is a gem that is taken out of the sea.
Jesus told a parable once in which He said that the Kingdom of God is like a merchant seeking fine pearls, who, upon finding one of great value, sold all he had so that he could buy it. In several places in the Bible pearls are listed with silver, gold, and precious stones.