Exegetical Aim: God’s Word can wake us up.

Props: Alarm clock, picture of a rooster, bag of coffee grounds, toothbrush, soap, egg, a Bible.

Lesson: This morning I brought some things to show you, and I want you to tell me what each thing does or is used for. Hold up the alarm clock. What is this? (response) Okay, it’s an alarm clock. How is it used? (response) Yes. It helps us to wake up in the morning. Hold up the picture of the rooster. Okay, what is this? (response) Good. It’s a rooster. What does a rooster do for us? (response) Yes, the rooster crows in the morning and wakes us up. Before the sermon is given …