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Leader Guide

Action Game


Make two copies each of the 6 Seek Pages.

Make twelve copies of the Flee (Temptation) Page. 

Cut two cards out of each page.

Separate the cards into two sets; each set consists of twelve different Seek Cards and 12 Temptation Cards. Shuffle and stack each set, face down.        

At one end of the room, lay out one set of cards face down in two rows of twelve cards.

Mark or tape a line about 10 feet from the cards.

Repeat this for the second set of cards at the opposite end of the room and across from the first set, leaving several feet between the two sets—see illustration.     

Seek or Flee: Play a game to pursue godly things and reject temptation.

We have been talking about how Jesus resisted temptation and defeated the devil’s attempts to cause Him to sin. Because He did not sin, Jesus became the perfect offering to pay for our sins so we can be right with God! So do we spend our entire lives simply avoiding sin? Certainly not! We must pursue the things of God! Read 2 Timothy 2:22 (CEV):

Run from temptations that capture young people. Always do the right thing. Be faithful, loving, and easy to get along with. Worship with people whose hearts are pure.

In this game there are 24 cards for each team. There are 12 “Seek Cards” which are the righteous things of God we should desire. The other 12 cards are temptations that we need to flee or run from. Are you ready to seek the things of God and flee from temptation? 

Divide the class into two teams. Teams do not need to be even.

Have teams line up single file behind the line on opposite ends of the room.

Shout “1, 2, 3, Seek!” The first player from each team begins.

Players walk quickly to the cards and choose one card.

If the card is a Seek Card, the player will keep it and quickly return to the team and the next player takes a turn.

If it is a Temptation Card, the player holds it up to his/her teammates and the team will shout “Flee Temptation!”  Then the player will quickly place it face up on the floor and return home. The next player then takes a turn.

The first team to collect all twelve Seek Cards wins.   

Hold up one set of cards, one at a time and have the children shout each good thing we should seek to grow more like Christ.   

Conclusion: As we pursue the things of God, we will encounter temptations along the way that try to distract us and tempt us to leave God’s perfect path. Remember that Jesus defeated every temptation we will ever face, and He is ready to help us! 

Optional discussion: Read 2 Timothy 2:22 (CEV) again:

Run from temptations that capture young people. Always do the right thing. Be faithful, loving, and easy to get along with. Worship with people whose hearts are pure.

In the last sentence of this verse we read one very important way we can avoid and defeat temptation. When we choose friends wisely and spend time with people who are seeking the good things of God, we can all help each other grow stronger in our faith!