Exegetical Aim: Sin marks us.

Props-Suggested: Water soluble black felt pen and a damp rag.

Lesson: Using the felt pen make a big mark on your forehead before the children come forward. Good morning. I have a question for you this morning. How many of you know what sin is? (response) Sin is when we do things that are wrong -things that hurt God and other people. Can anyone give me an example of a sin? (response) How many of you here today have brothers and sisters? Do you ever get angry at them? (response) Why? (response) What do you do when someone hurts you or your friends? (response)

As you say the following “tattle-tells” make a mark on the forehead of each boy …