SuperVerse

The Apostle Paul wrote this verse in his letter to the Philippians—people who lived in the city of Philippi. Let’s all say the SuperVerse together. Philippians 4:13:

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Paul was writing from personal experience. He had been imprisoned, beaten, shipwrecked, and persecuted. Through all of his suffering and weakness, he was strengthened by Jesus Christ’s power in him. 

We can take heart knowing that Jesus works through our weakness, too! We can do great things because Christ is in us!

Have the girls form one line standing side by side. Have the boys form another line standing side by side and facing the girls with several feet of space between the two lines. If the ratio of girls to boys is too uneven, mix the sides as necessary. Start the time. The first girl on one end will shout the first word of the SuperVerse, then the first boy directly across from her will shout the next word. Continue in a girl/boy alternating pattern until the entire SuperVerse and scripture reference is shouted. Stop the time and record it on the board. Start another round with the child who was to go next. Continue as time allows, trying to achieve the fastest time possible. Children may look at the board as needed.

Conclusion: Wow! You were getting very quick at saying the verse. Those were some good times you achieved! This is an excellent verse to know and repeat when you are faced with a difficult task and lack confidence in yourself, as Gideon did when God called Him to lead His people into battle.