Heavenly Visions – a 2 Corinthians 12 Craft

Materials:

• Construction paper (white, blue, and yellow)
• Glue
• Scissors
• Pencil
• Markers or colored pencils

Instructions:

1. Cut a large cloud shape out of the white construction paper.
2. Cut a smaller cloud shape out of the blue construction paper.
3. Glue the blue cloud onto the white cloud, offset slightly to one side.
4. Draw a ladder with the pencil on the yellow construction paper and cut it out.
5. Glue the ladder onto the side of the blue cloud, leading up to it.
6. Using the markers or colored pencils, write "2 Corinthians 12" on the top of the white cloud.
7. Write the following Bible verse on the bottom of the white cloud: "I will boast about a man like that, but I will not boast about myself, except about my weaknesses." – 2 Corinthians 12:5
8. Display your Heavenly Visions craft in a prominent place, as a reminder of God’s power in our weakness.

Explanation:

This craft is based on 2 Corinthians 12, where the apostle Paul talks about a vision he had of heaven. In the vision, he saw things that were beyond human comprehension and heard things that he was not permitted to repeat. Instead of boasting about this extraordinary experience, Paul chose to focus on his weaknesses and how God’s power is made perfect in them. This craft represents Paul’s vision of heaven, with the ladder symbolizing our journey to reach it. As we work on this craft, we can reflect on the power of God in our own weaknesses and strive to reach the glory of heaven.