Exegetical Aim: To show that Christ is our salvation.

Props: A life-preserver (vest), arm floats for a child, an inflatable ring, sunglasses, etc.

Lesson: Hey, kids, it's not going to be warm much longer, so I'm going to go swimming. I just thought I would bring some of my things to show you. Do you think these things will help me swim? Put on the gear and put the arm floats on for a laugh. Put on the sunglasses as a finishing touch. For what do we use these things? (response) One of these things can even save our lives. Which one of these is the most important? (they point to the lif…