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Forty Object Lessons
A sequel to Poganski's 50 object Lessons, this book gives you 40 visual sermonettes that use a variety of objects to apply Bible stories and teachings to everyday life.
160 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1973
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January 5, 2024
Theologically this book is very good. Each object lesson has at it's center the truth that we are sinners who are saved only by God's grace through Jesus Christ. It explains and applies this truth in a multitude of ways that would help a listener better understand what their sins are, the wonderful love and certainty God has provided, and how we express our thankfulness by how we live. It neither avoids discussion sanctification (how we now live holy lives for God out of thanks) nor devolves into mere moralism (lectures on how you need to be good).
But the book is becoming dated. Not that the truth it explains has changed, but some of the examples and applications are less intelligible. For example, stamps no longer need to be licked, but that property of stamps was used to explain a point. Also, while I never had a problem with *what* was being explained or taught, sometimes the *way* it was being taught seemed slightly contrived. I suppose this is natural in a books with a number of object lessons, not every reader will find ever suggestion fits their style or audience.
Overall, while I don't plan to use any of the object lessons directly, I benefitted from reading this book both devotionally and in spurring ideas of ways to explain the truths of the Bible.
But the book is becoming dated. Not that the truth it explains has changed, but some of the examples and applications are less intelligible. For example, stamps no longer need to be licked, but that property of stamps was used to explain a point. Also, while I never had a problem with *what* was being explained or taught, sometimes the *way* it was being taught seemed slightly contrived. I suppose this is natural in a books with a number of object lessons, not every reader will find ever suggestion fits their style or audience.
Overall, while I don't plan to use any of the object lessons directly, I benefitted from reading this book both devotionally and in spurring ideas of ways to explain the truths of the Bible.
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