Exegetical Aim: To demonstrate the cleansing and unifying power of the Spirit.

Props: A very oily rag, and a container of mud.

Lesson: Good morning. Let me ask you a question. Before you came to church today, what did your mom or dad help you do? How did they help you get ready for church? (response) Right. They helped you get dressed with your nicest clean clothes. And you brushed your teeth and combed your hair. And you had a bath either this morning or last night. So they helped get you clean, didn't they? (response) Now that you are clean, I want to show you something. Hold up the oily rag. Be careful not to let anyone touch it. What is this? It looks awful, doesn't it? It's a rag that I use to clean up oil when I work on my car. All of you are so clean, do you think your moms and da…