Discovery Holy Spirit Bible Lesson | Three Experiments Using Everyday Objects
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This engaging, interactive Bible lesson provides a real-world understanding of the Holy Spirit, helping students in grades 4-8 to grasp His true nature through hands-on experiments and discussions. In today's digital world, children are frequently exposed to concepts of "spirits," "forces," and "ghosts" in video games, movies, and books. It is just a small leap for them to assume that the Holy Spirit functions like the supernatural elements in their fictional worlds, making this an important lesson for students in this age group.
⭐️It is IMPORTANT that you read the definition of the Holy Spirit below (the launching point for the discussion and experimentation) so that you know what you are purchasing:
The Holy Spirit is an unseen member of the Trinity (the 3-in-1) that powerfully indwells God’s people and seals their salvation. The Holy Spirit comforts, counsels and convicts as He seeks to make us more like Christ.
Interactive Experiments to Teach Key Concepts
This lesson includes three exciting science experiments to illustrate the Holy Spirit’s role in our lives:
✅ Rushing Winds (Unseen but Powerful) – Using a blow dryer and a ping pong ball, this experiment show students that while the Holy Spirit is unseen, He is present, can be felt and is powerful. The third member of the Trinity is not an impersonal “force” that can be manipulated.
✅ Fill ‘Em Up! (Indwelling in Believers) – The Holy Spirit indwells and inhabits each believer individually. Just like a sponge we can either soak it up (expanding the work of the Holy Spirit in our life) or let it become dry and rigid (quenching the Holy Spirit). You will demonstrate with an extremely dry sponge and a bucket of water so that your students can soak in this important reminder!
✅ Paid in Full (Sealing Salvation) – A simple envelope demonstration will illustrate how the Holy Spirit seals our salvation, providing assurance that we belong to God forever.
Why This Lesson Matters ⭐️
Designed for grades 4-8, this Bible study helps kids develop a biblical foundation about the Holy Spirit, clearing up common misconceptions while making learning fun and memorable. With hands-on activities, thought-provoking discussions, and powerful biblical truths, this lesson equips young believers to understand and embrace the Holy Spirit’s work in their lives.
Included in this download:
◾️Eleven page colorful lesson plan with clear instructions and suggested wording that can be read or adapted.
◾️Four page scientific notebook (including a colorful cover) for students to record their findings
◾️Three "tented" experiment name signs to gain student interest quickly
◾️One page colorful Holy Spirit definition and fill ins [student]
◾️One page Holy Spirit definition and fill ins [teacher answer key]
◾️"My Salvation" paper used for one experiment as well as the paper airplane activity at the end of the lesson.
▶️The experiments in this lesson use everyday, easily obtainable objects such as: a blow dryer, ping pong ball, bucket of water, dried out sponge, and an envelope.
✔️Our goal with each lesson is to combine scholarly study in a fun, interactive way so that students not only experience the rich Biblical narrative but also to whet their appetite for more by learning how to study the Scriptures for themselves.
Save time and shop with confidence! Watch the lesson preview video here.
This engaging, interactive Bible lesson provides a real-world understanding of the Holy Spirit, helping students in grades 4-8 to grasp His true nature through hands-on experiments and discussions. In today's digital world, children are frequently exposed to concepts of "spirits," "forces," and "ghosts" in video games, movies, and books. It is just a small leap for them to assume that the Holy Spirit functions like the supernatural elements in their fictional worlds, making this an important lesson for students in this age group.
⭐️It is IMPORTANT that you read the definition of the Holy Spirit below (the launching point for the discussion and experimentation) so that you know what you are purchasing:
The Holy Spirit is an unseen member of the Trinity (the 3-in-1) that powerfully indwells God’s people and seals their salvation. The Holy Spirit comforts, counsels and convicts as He seeks to make us more like Christ.
Interactive Experiments to Teach Key Concepts
This lesson includes three exciting science experiments to illustrate the Holy Spirit’s role in our lives:
✅ Rushing Winds (Unseen but Powerful) – Using a blow dryer and a ping pong ball, this experiment show students that while the Holy Spirit is unseen, He is present, can be felt and is powerful. The third member of the Trinity is not an impersonal “force” that can be manipulated.
✅ Fill ‘Em Up! (Indwelling in Believers) – The Holy Spirit indwells and inhabits each believer individually. Just like a sponge we can either soak it up (expanding the work of the Holy Spirit in our life) or let it become dry and rigid (quenching the Holy Spirit). You will demonstrate with an extremely dry sponge and a bucket of water so that your students can soak in this important reminder!
✅ Paid in Full (Sealing Salvation) – A simple envelope demonstration will illustrate how the Holy Spirit seals our salvation, providing assurance that we belong to God forever.
Why This Lesson Matters ⭐️
Designed for grades 4-8, this Bible study helps kids develop a biblical foundation about the Holy Spirit, clearing up common misconceptions while making learning fun and memorable. With hands-on activities, thought-provoking discussions, and powerful biblical truths, this lesson equips young believers to understand and embrace the Holy Spirit’s work in their lives.
Included in this download:
◾️Eleven page colorful lesson plan with clear instructions and suggested wording that can be read or adapted.
◾️Four page scientific notebook (including a colorful cover) for students to record their findings
◾️Three "tented" experiment name signs to gain student interest quickly
◾️One page colorful Holy Spirit definition and fill ins [student]
◾️One page Holy Spirit definition and fill ins [teacher answer key]
◾️"My Salvation" paper used for one experiment as well as the paper airplane activity at the end of the lesson.
▶️The experiments in this lesson use everyday, easily obtainable objects such as: a blow dryer, ping pong ball, bucket of water, dried out sponge, and an envelope.
✔️Our goal with each lesson is to combine scholarly study in a fun, interactive way so that students not only experience the rich Biblical narrative but also to whet their appetite for more by learning how to study the Scriptures for themselves.
Save time and shop with confidence! Watch the lesson preview video here.
This engaging, interactive Bible lesson provides a real-world understanding of the Holy Spirit, helping students in grades 4-8 to grasp His true nature through hands-on experiments and discussions. In today's digital world, children are frequently exposed to concepts of "spirits," "forces," and "ghosts" in video games, movies, and books. It is just a small leap for them to assume that the Holy Spirit functions like the supernatural elements in their fictional worlds, making this an important lesson for students in this age group.
⭐️It is IMPORTANT that you read the definition of the Holy Spirit below (the launching point for the discussion and experimentation) so that you know what you are purchasing:
The Holy Spirit is an unseen member of the Trinity (the 3-in-1) that powerfully indwells God’s people and seals their salvation. The Holy Spirit comforts, counsels and convicts as He seeks to make us more like Christ.
Interactive Experiments to Teach Key Concepts
This lesson includes three exciting science experiments to illustrate the Holy Spirit’s role in our lives:
✅ Rushing Winds (Unseen but Powerful) – Using a blow dryer and a ping pong ball, this experiment show students that while the Holy Spirit is unseen, He is present, can be felt and is powerful. The third member of the Trinity is not an impersonal “force” that can be manipulated.
✅ Fill ‘Em Up! (Indwelling in Believers) – The Holy Spirit indwells and inhabits each believer individually. Just like a sponge we can either soak it up (expanding the work of the Holy Spirit in our life) or let it become dry and rigid (quenching the Holy Spirit). You will demonstrate with an extremely dry sponge and a bucket of water so that your students can soak in this important reminder!
✅ Paid in Full (Sealing Salvation) – A simple envelope demonstration will illustrate how the Holy Spirit seals our salvation, providing assurance that we belong to God forever.
Why This Lesson Matters ⭐️
Designed for grades 4-8, this Bible study helps kids develop a biblical foundation about the Holy Spirit, clearing up common misconceptions while making learning fun and memorable. With hands-on activities, thought-provoking discussions, and powerful biblical truths, this lesson equips young believers to understand and embrace the Holy Spirit’s work in their lives.
Included in this download:
◾️Eleven page colorful lesson plan with clear instructions and suggested wording that can be read or adapted.
◾️Four page scientific notebook (including a colorful cover) for students to record their findings
◾️Three "tented" experiment name signs to gain student interest quickly
◾️One page colorful Holy Spirit definition and fill ins [student]
◾️One page Holy Spirit definition and fill ins [teacher answer key]
◾️"My Salvation" paper used for one experiment as well as the paper airplane activity at the end of the lesson.
▶️The experiments in this lesson use everyday, easily obtainable objects such as: a blow dryer, ping pong ball, bucket of water, dried out sponge, and an envelope.
✔️Our goal with each lesson is to combine scholarly study in a fun, interactive way so that students not only experience the rich Biblical narrative but also to whet their appetite for more by learning how to study the Scriptures for themselves.
❓️FAQS❓️
What Christian perspective is used for these Bible lessons?
I am an evangelical Christian who writes Bible curriculum for older students, and I take this tremendous responsibility seriously. Each lesson has a clear focus on what God says in His Word and the lessons are presented age appropriately, thoughtfully and biblically.
What translation of the Bible is used? 99% of the time I use the ESV although on rare occasion I might use another translation such as the NIV.
How can this Bible curriculum be used? These lessons are flexible enough to be used in the following settings:
Children's Sunday School class
Youth Group
Private Christian school Bible class
Chapel for Christian schools
Children's Church
Homeschool Bible class
Family Bible time
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