Leader Guide

Game

Bible or the Superbook Bible App
Review Questions
Children’s indoor basketball hoop, a large box, or clean trash can, and a chair
Optional: masking tape
Children’s basketball, tennis ball, or other small to medium-size ball that can fit easily into the hoop, box, or trash can
Whiteboard and marker, or chalkboard and chalk to keep score

Place the basketball hoop, box, or trash can on a chair in a location where the ball will not damage anything.

Mark a line about 6 to 10 feet from the basket. Adjust this distance so children can be successful; consider making another line closer to the target for younger children.

Let’s see who can answer our bonus question from Large Group. Near the end of the video, what did Jesus tell Peter to do? Feed Jesus’ sheep and lambs.

Good! Here’s another question. If you were here for the full Bible story video in Lesson 1, what did Chris call his special basketball shot? The Quantum Corkscrew.

In our game today, you will have a chance to create your own special shot during our Bible story review game.

Divide the children into two teams and have them line up behind the mark. Both teams will send one player to the mark at the same time. Read a Review Question to both players; the first player to answer correctly gets three points and a chance to throw the ball for an extra point. Suggested answers are next to each question, but allow flexibility in children’s answers. Consider asking younger children or those with special needs the easier questions.

Standing at the mark, the player may simply throw the ball or create a special shot. For example: bounce the ball off the floor toward the basket, jump and shoot, shoot backward, do a “hook shot,” shoot underhand or while sitting or kneeling, etc. The team receives one additional point if the ball goes into the basket. The player on the other team must then make the same shot to earn a point for their team. If the first player misses the special shot, the second player may shoot any shot from behind the mark for one point. Play until everyone has a chance to shoot the ball at least once. The team with the most points wins.

Review Questions:

What do we call the dinner that Jesus shared with His disciples the night before Jesus died? The Last Supper, Passover.
What were the disciples arguing about as they sat at the table? Who was the most important, who was Jesus’ favorite.
What did Jesus say the greatest person should do? Serve others.
How many times did Jesus say Peter would deny Him? Three times.
Jesus said Peter would deny Him before something happened; what was it? Before the rooster crowed.
Did Peter believe it when Jesus said Peter would deny Him? No, he said he would never deny Him.
Did Peter stay very close to Jesus when Jesus was arrested? No, he followed at a distance.
Who was the other disciple near Peter in the courtyard? John.
Who first noticed Peter by the fire and claimed that he was a follower of Jesus? Servant girl.
Who appeared on the shore while the disciples were in the boat? Jesus.
What were the disciples doing when Jesus called out to them from shore? Fishing.
How many fish did the disciples catch before Jesus came? None.
What instruction did Jesus give to the fisherman? Throw the net on the other side.
Did the disciples catch any fish when they obeyed Jesus? Yes, they caught over 150 fish; their nets were full.
What disciple was so excited to see Jesus that he jumped overboard and swam to shore? Peter.
How many times did Jesus ask Peter if he loved Him? Three times.
What did Jesus tell Peter to do? Feed Jesus’ sheep and lambs.
If someone sins or fails, what will Jesus do? Forgive, love, restore, call out to them.
What is our SuperTruth today? “Jesus loves me no matter what I have done.”
In our SuperVerse today, what can separate us from God’s love? Nothing!

Conclusion: Great job everyone! You came up with some very unique shots! Now, let’s learn some more about Jesus’ unconditional love!