“ Developing Dynamic Devotions”

What is a Devotion or Devotional ? “ A short illustrated teaching time, using familiar things, to help students understand a spiritual truth” It always contains some sort of practical illustration to aid the student in understanding.

“ A short illustrated teaching time, using familiar things, to help students understand a spiritual truth”

It always contains some sort of practical illustration to aid the student in understanding.

Jesus Taught Using Illustrations Matthew 13:1-15 Luke 4:15 John 8:28-30

Matthew 13:1-15

Luke 4:15

John 8:28-30

Keys to a Great Devotional Biblical Short Practical Illustrated Participatory (involve kids!) Applicable

Biblical

Short

Practical

Illustrated

Participatory (involve kids!)

Applicable

Steps to Dynamic Devotions Seek God’s Direction Spend time with God Pick a key truth you want to share Find a creative illustration for your truth Examples – story, object lesson, illusion Practice & Pray

Seek God’s Direction

Spend time with God

Pick a key truth you want to share

Find a creative illustration for your truth

Examples – story, object lesson, illusion

Practice & Pray

Let’s Do It! Brainstorm a list of possible topics to share on Choose one truth to share Brainstorm different illustrative means to bring that truth to life Write out your devotion

Brainstorm a list of possible topics to share on

Choose one truth to share

Brainstorm different illustrative means to bring that truth to life

Write out your devotion