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Bible Activity

Bibles—to make the activity fair for all children, do not use tabbed Bibles or electronic devices unless all the children have them
Whiteboard and marker, or chalkboard and chalk
Eraser
Sticky note pads—one pad per pair of children
Pencils—one per pair of children
Timer, such as a stopwatch, clock or watch with second hand, or timer app

If you would prefer not to use sticky notes, have children raise their hands to answer.

We Win! Race to find verses about victory in Christ.

Let’s say the SuperVerse together. Romans 8:37:

In everything we have won more than a victory because of Christ who loves us.

As followers of Christ, we do not face our battles alone. We can experience victory in every area of our lives as we rely on His strength—not our own! We probably won’t encounter actual giants. However, we will face giant problems like troubles, hardship, loneliness, fear, and temptation. In this activity, you will look up verses about victories we can experience through Jesus.

Have the children sit in pairs. Try to pair an experienced Bible user with a child who isn’t as familiar with the Bible. Give each pair a Bible. The experienced Bible user can quickly look up the verse while the other player writes the answer on two sticky notes. The notes are then stuck to both of the player’s foreheads. This represents that Jesus gives the victory to each one of us. If both players are experienced Bible users, the players can alternate looking up a verse and writing down the answer. Have children close their Bibles before you announce the next verse.

Note that the suggested answers are from the New Living Translation. If children are using different translations, their answers will vary.

I will say a verse reference and write it on the board. You may start to look it up, and I will then read a fill-in-the-blank question for that verse. One player in each group will write the answer on two sticky notes and stick them on both players’ foreheads. You have 30 seconds to do that. The first team scores 10 points for the correct answer; all other teams score 5 points for the correct answer stuck to their foreheads in time. Every pair will have a chance to finish. The pair with the most points wins.

Allow spelling errors because of the fast pace of the game. Do as many verses as time allows. Be prepared to help any children with special needs.

1. Psalm 34:19 in the Old Testament. Jesus gives us victory over the _____ we face. (Troubles)

The righteous person faces many troubles, but the LORD comes to the rescue each time.

2. 1 John 2:14b in the New Testament. God’s Word gives us victory over the _____ one. (Evil)

For God’s Word lives in your hearts, and you have won your battle with the evil one.

3. John 16:33 in the New Testament. Jesus gives us the victory to overcome the _____. (World)

“I have told you all this so that you may have peace in Me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”

4. 1 Corinthians 10:13 in the New Testament. Jesus gives us victory over _____ by showing us a way out. (Temptation)

The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, He will show you a way out so that you can endure.

5. Revelation 21:4 in the New Testament. Jesus gives us victory over death, sorrow, crying, and _____. (Pain)

“He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.”

6. 2 Corinthians 12:9 in the New Testament. The power of Christ gives us victory over our _____. (Weaknesses)

Each time He said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.

7. 1 John 4:18 in the New Testament. Jesus’ perfect love gives us victory over ______. (Fear)

Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced His perfect love.

8. Two victories: 1 Corinthians 15:57 in the New Testament. Jesus gives us victory over _____ and _____. (Sin and Death)

But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ.

9. Romans 8:1 in the New Testament. We have victory over _____ when we belong to Christ. (Condemnation)

So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.

10. Luke 10:19 in the New Testament. Jesus gives us authority over the _____ of the enemy. (Power)

“Look, I have given you authority over all the power of the enemy, and you can walk among snakes and scorpions and crush them. Nothing will injure you.”

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