Here is a fun Gospel magic trick to teach

about God’s overflowing love!

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Ages: 4–10 | Time: 15–20 minutes (plus cleanup) — Adult setup required.

Have you ever wished you had more of God’s love? Me too. This simple gospel magic trick uses the popular “Elephant Toothpaste” science demonstration to create an exciting, overflowing eruption that visually illustrates God’s endless love. With a short presenter script and a dramatic finale, this magic trick is an easy, memorable way for teachers and parents to help kids learn about love, prayer, and Bible truth. 

Check out the following video which shows me sharing this trick to some teachers at a workshop. Forgive the poor quality. This was shot with a camera phone several years ago. But it will give you a nice feel for how the presentation can go.

What you will need for this Gospel magic trick:

Safety first: adult setup only — Keep a small bag or bin for used materials and clean-up supplies.

You will need some kind of large container about the size of a large turkey pan. I actually use a foil pan that is big enough to cook a turkey in. Its sides are about 3″ high.

You will need an empty one liter water bottle. Take off the label.

You will need a small juice glass.

You will need one packet of Active Dry Yeast. DO NOT use fast acting yeast. The trick won’t work as well.

You will need enough warm water to dissolve the yeast in, no more than a 1/4 cup.

You will need approximately 2 cups of 40 Volume Clear Hydrogen Peroxide; also known as stabilizer formula (This is what people bleach their hair with). I purchase mine at my local beauty store. The brand name I use is Salon Care. Be aware, you cannot use “normal” hydrogen peroxide from the drug store. It is not powerful enough to give a great effect.

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You will need about 13 drops of red food coloring to get a nice blood red color.

You will need a glass carafe or some kind of attractive glass bottle that will hold the peroxide.

You will need about a teaspoon of liquid dish soap.

You will need a funnel.

You will need the following two labels found on this page: Labels for the carafe and water bottle

God’s Love – Attach this label to your carafe.

YOU – Attach this label to your empty water bottle. Make sure is really sticks even if it gets wet.

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How to prepare for this Gospel magic trick:

Quick checklist (do this 5–10 minutes before your presentation):

• Remind volunteers that an adult handles the peroxide and yeast.

• Attach the two labels as directed above (God’s Love on the carafe; YOU on the empty bottle).

• Pour the hydrogen peroxide into the carafe and add the drops of red food coloring until you get a vivid color.

• Pour about a teaspoon of dish soap into the empty water bottle and set the bottle in the center of the turkey pan to catch the foam.

• Dissolve the packet of yeast in no more than 1/4 cup warm water and keep the yeast cup nearby; do not add the yeast until you are ready to perform.

Stage notes and safety:

Keep the audience a safe distance (6–8 feet), have a rinsing jug and paper towels on hand, and plan for safe disposal of the foam. You can dispose the foam into a normal sink.

DO NOT LET THE CHILDREN TOUCH THE FOAM. If you or a child has cuts on your/their hands and you/they touch the foam, you could experience a light stinging sensation. Feel free to use gloves if this is the case.

What to practice: rehearse the three pour points with timing cues and practice pouring amounts so the final eruption happens when you want it to. This trick is a clear, visual way to teach gospel truth—the way God’s love fills us and overflows into others.

Here is the script that goes nicely with this Gospel magic trick that I have adapted from Chris Koch, Risen Christ Director of Children’s and Youth Ministries

Opening / Engagement

Who would like to have more of God’s love?

You? You? You? Me too!

But how do we get or grow in God’s love?

Let’s let this empty bottle remind you of you…or you…or you. (Point to children in the audience.)

Let’s let this pretty bottle remind us of God’s love. The red can remind us of the blood that Jesus shed for each of us for the forgiveness of sin.

Three Truth Pours (use as cue points)

Now, back to my question. How do we grow or get filled with more of God’s love?

(During each of the following 3 statements, pour part of the peroxide into the bottle. Expect some bubbling because of the dish soap — keep your focus on the talk.)

[Pour 1/3 of the peroxide]

“We get filled with God’s love when we hear that Jesus died on the cross and rose again for our sins.”

[Pour 1/3 of the peroxide]

“We get more of God’s love when we find out that He is a Father to us and loves us like we are His children.”

[Pour the remaining peroxide]

“We get even more love when we find out that He is never going to leave us and is always there for us.”

Knowing and believing these truths are great ways for our love to grow.

Transition to Demonstration / Prayer Metaphor

But have you ever wished you had so much love that it would just pour over into other people’s lives — your friends, your family, or the people you meet every day?

How can this happen?

In 1 Peter 1:22, Peter says, “Love one another deeply from the heart.” I believe this kind of deep love grows through prayer.

I have here a glass of dissolved yeast. (Hold up the yeast.) Yeast makes things grow, right? Like bread.

Now let’s let this yeast represent your prayers to God — prayers that ask Him to help your love grow so it overflows to those around you.

Demo Cue

Let’s add our prayers to what we already know is true about God and see what happens.

(Add the dissolved yeast to the peroxide — almost immediately you will have a wonderful eruption that keeps going for a few minutes. The kids will go wild!)

Wrap-up & Application

(After the excitement dies down)

WOW! When God fills us up with His love it spills out of us and we can share that love with others.

I want you to remember to keep filling yourselves with God’s love — through prayer, reading the Bible, and listening to people who tell you about Jesus. When you do this, God’s love will overflow to everyone you meet.

Presenter Notes & Variations

• Stage directions: [Direct children to stand back 6–8 feet], [Allow 30–60 seconds for the main eruption], [Have a rinsing jug and paper towels ready]. – Age adjustments: For preschool groups, simplify language (“God’s love fills you and spills over”) and shorten the interactive parts; for older elementary, add a short discussion question about ways they can pray for others.

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