Leader Guide

Promise Activity

The Promise of a Child Promise Page
Markers
Whiteboard and markers or chalkboard and chalk
Bibles or the Superbook Bible app

Make a copy of The Promise of a Child Promise Page.
Write the SuperVerse on the board. 2 Corinthians 1:20:
For all of God's promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes!” And through Christ, our “Amen” (which means “Yes”) ascends to God for His glory.

Is It So or No? Children decide if a promise is true.

Have the children sit in chairs or on the floor in rows of five to ten people.

Have you ever been told that something doesn’t include you? Maybe you were told you were too young or too small to do something. That’s disappointing, isn’t it? Yet, we never have to wonder if God’s promises include us; through Christ, they absolutely do—forever! We will never be disappointed! Let’s say the SuperVerse together. 2 Corinthians 1:20:

For all of God's promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes!” And through Christ, our “Amen” (which means “Yes”) ascends to God for His glory.

As we have discussed today, this verse tells us that all of God’s promises are available to us through our relationship with Christ. Because of Jesus, we receive all of God’s blessings and promises—we are His children! Amen means yes, or it is so, or it is true. So, with a thankful heart, we say, “Yes” and “Amen” to God. This gives glory to Him because we trust in His Word and in His power and faithfulness to bring the promise to fulfillment!

In this activity, I will read some real promises from the Bible—but I’m also going to read some things that are not true. After I read each promise, I’ll count to three. If you believe that it’s a real promise from God, shout, “Amen!” which means yes! However, if you believe it is not a real promise, sit down and shout, “NO!” If you’re ready, stand up right now and shout, “Amen!”

Read each promise from the Promise Page and count to three. Children will then respond. If it is a real promise, quickly read the reference and verse. If it is not a real promise, give a brief explanation, then read the reference and verse shown. Children with special needs may stay seated and just say, "no," "Amen," or "yes."

Optional: If it is culturally acceptable, you may have children give a “thumbs up” or “thumbs down” sign to show if each promise is true or false.

Conclusion: That was fun learning just a few of God’s promises. The more we read our Bibles, the more promises we will discover to trust God for and say, “Amen!”