Leader Guide

Bible Game

Divide the class into two teams. Teams do not need to be even in number, but try to balance each team with children you know are familiar with using the Bible.

Our activity today is a challenging game that will build your skills using the Bible. We will look up verses on forgiveness. I will alternate questions between the two teams, giving you 30 seconds to find a passage in your Bible, walk quickly to the board, and write the answer. If you can do it in 30 seconds, you win five points. If you need more time, your team will get an additional 30 seconds to find the answer and shout it, to win three points. Play as many rounds as time permits, giving each team an equal number of chances.

Note: NLT version is used for the answers below. Make adjustments for alternate wording of Bible versions the children may have.

Team 1 

In Luke 17:3-4, Jesus said you must forgive a person even if they wrong you how many times? Seven.

Team 2

In Numbers 14:19-20, what did God do in response to a request from Moses? Pardon the people’s sins.

Team 1

In John 8:9-11, Jesus didn’t do something to the woman—what was it? Condemn her for her sin.

Team 2

In Luke 6:37, if we forgive, what happens? We are forgiven, God forgives us.

Team 1

 In Genesis 50:16-17, who asked for forgiveness? Joseph’s brothers.

Team 2

 In Luke 17:3-4, Jesus said if someone sins against you but then does what, you must forgive them. Repents.

Team 1

 In Luke 23:34, who did Jesus ask God to forgive? The people who crucified Him.

Team 2 

In Ephesians 1:7, with what did Jesus purchase our freedom and forgiveness for our sins. His blood.

Team 1

In Mark 2:1-5,11, whose sins did Jesus forgive and heal, too? Paralyzed man, man lowered from roof.

Team 2

In Mark 2:6-7, why were the religious teachers and leaders so upset at Jesus? They said only God can forgive sins.

Team 1

This is a long scripture passage, so give the team 60 seconds to find the answer. In Acts 7:54-60, who asked God to forgive those who killed him? Stephen.

Team 2

This is a long scripture passage, so give the team 60 seconds to find the answer. In Luke 15:11-24, who was forgiven? Note: The actual words “forgive” or “forgiven” are not used. Prodigal son, lost son.

Let’s shout our SuperTruth together: “I will forgive others as Jesus has forgiven me.”