Image of the Father

Object
A large mirror and a small mirror

Questions
(Pass around the small mirror for kids too look at themselves in it while asking a few questions)
Q: How many of you like to see yourselves in a mirror?
Q. How many of you would like to see God?
A: Lots of people want to see God. It is sometimes difficult to believe in someone you cannot see.

Discussion
One of Jesus' followers also found it difficult to believe something he could not see. In John 14:8, Philip said to Jesus: 'Show us the Father, that is all we need.' Jesus' replied: 'Whoever has seen me has seen the Father' (Jn 14:9).

Application
(Turn your back on the children and look in the mirror. Turn the mirror so that everyone is able to see your reflection.)
Just like you can see me in this mirror we can See God's reflection in Jesus. When we look at Jesus we see God. Jesus was God's perfect reflection. If we want to see God clearly, we should read all about Jesus to get a complete picture.

Variations
Ways to make this option more active:
* Have children write thier names while looking into the mirror.
* Print some things backwards (e.g. the scripture verse) that children must use a mirror to read.
* Have children use the mirror to shine light around different areas of the room. (Jesus is the light of the world)
* Have kids list things they do with mirrors
* Have two images that are mirror reflections of each other but with changes. Children must identify the differences in the two images. (Spot the Differences)
* Make several lines across the floor using tape, chalk or floor tiles equal in number to the number of teams. Obtain a car side mirror or makeup mirror. Children must hold the mirror above their heads, and then look up at the mirror positioning it in a way that shows the floor. If they look down they will be disqualified. While looking up at the mirror so that it reflects the floor, kids must walk the line to the end of the room then return. If they miss stepping on the line they must return to the start. Using a stop watch, time the team in getting all members to walk the line (relay style) Team with the quickest time wins.