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Magic trick - Lota vase: ‘Elijah and the widow at Zarephath’

Introduction:
The prophet Elijah enters the town of Zarephath and there he meets a widow who is left with nothing. And then she is even asked to sacrifice the 'nothing' that is left. Through her obedience to the word of the prophet the miracle happens and she receives everything! What an amazing story! The jug of oil that keeps on pouring...

How can you tell this story in a visual way? Well, with the Lota Vase of course!
Not just a magic trick, but a powerful tool that will help you explain this beautiful story in a new way!

lota vase

So far I have used the Lota Vase:

Idea 148 - To demonstrate God's unending and overflowing love
Idea 149 - To tell the story of the prophet Elisha and the widow’s oil 
Idea 150 - To teach children on how they can spiritually grow
Idea 151 - To show children the importance of developing their talents
Idea 152 - To tell the story of the prophet Elijah and the widow at Zarephath
Idea 153 - To teach children about Jesus' promise of living water
Idea 154 - To tell any story in the Bible about flowing water

Watch the video:
In the video below I will show you how I use the Lota Vase to tell the story of the prophet Elijah and the widow at Zarephath

Underneath I will also show you where you can buy your own version of the Lota Vase.

Tags: Object lessons, Gospel illusions, Demonstration videos, Children's moments in church, Faith / Unbelief, Obedience / Disobedience, God's care, Trust / Fear