Exegetical Aim: The priorities of Kingdom living.

Props: A clear jar full of coins and a metal tray that will make lots of noise when struck by falling coins.

Lesson: Good morning! With excitement and a positive tone: Wouldn't it be great if we didn't have any money? I mean, if we were poor ... no money at all ... wouldn't that be great? (response, if any) Wouldn't it be great if we didn't have any food? If we went to bed tonight hungry ... wouldn't that be great! (response) Wouldn't it be great if we were crying now? I mean just having a good cry! Wouldn't that be great? (response) wait for an actual response this time. No? You mean that wouldn't be great? (response) Why? (response)

Raise the jar before the children with the tray underneath. What do I have in my hands? (response) That's rig…