Leader Guide

Example Game

Let’s say today’s SuperVerse together. 1 Timothy 4:12:

Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.

Who are some people that you think are good role models—people you look up to and admire, and who are good examples to follow? Why?

Whether you know it or not, you are an example, too. Children your age—and younger ones, too—notice how you act and what you say.

As Christians, it is important to follow godly examples of people who love and serve God, and also for us to be godly examples that other people can follow. Let’s play a fun game to practice being an example and following an example.

Pair up children. If there is an uneven number, volunteer to be someone’s partner. Stand facing one another. Choose one child to be the example and the other child to follow the example. The child who is being the example should very slowly make a facial expression or move a hand, foot, leg, or head. They can do activities they might do during their day like playing sports, games, chores, reading, school activities, church activities, etc. The child who is the follower must duplicate the same actions as closely as possible. After a few moments, switch roles. When you are done, lead a brief discussion with all of the children using the following questions:

• How is Samuel a good example to follow? He listened and obeyed God; he was faithful.
• Who is the best example we can ever follow? Jesus.
• Why is Jesus the best example? He never sinned. He lived to do God’s will.
• How can our words and action reflect our faith?

Read 1 John 2:6.

Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did.

Let’s always strive to be a good example that others can follow as we follow Christ!