Leader Guide
Sketch Game
- Bibles or Superbook Bible App
- Whiteboard or chalkboard
- Marker, chalk and eraser
- Timer—clock/watch with second hand, stopwatch, timer app
Read Exodus 20:4:
“You must not make for yourself an idol of any kind or an image of anything in the heavens or on the earth or in the sea.”
Our SuperTruth says: “I will not trust the idols of this world.” We have learned that idols come in many shapes and forms. God commanded us not to make an idol of any kind. Today, we will play a game where someone will draw an image on the board and everyone else will try to guess what the image is. Each image is something we will find in the world that isn’t necessarily bad; however, it could distract us and take God’s place in our hearts. When that happens, it can become an idol to us. After the image is guessed we will briefly discuss ways that the image could become an idol.
Have children come forward one at a time. Quietly whisper an item the child should draw. Start the timer. Allow about five seconds to think about the drawing, then start the timer for one minute. Other children should guess as the artist draws without using any words.
Drawing List:
- Sports—a ball, racquet, bat, etc.
- School or education
- Job
- Friend
- Internet
- TV
- Music
- Hobby or interest
- Idol or statue
- Pet
- Money
- Cell phone
- Video game
- Add your own
Option: For a fun challenge, blindfold the artist and see if children can guess what the image is.
Conclusion: Great job drawing and guessing! God wants us to keep away from anything that may take His place in our hearts. Anything can become an idol to us if we are not careful to keep God first in our lives.