SuperVerse

Let’s say our SuperVerse together. Hebrews 12:1b–2a: 

Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.

What kind of race is this verse talking about? Our lives, our mission in life.

What does it mean to run with endurance? To keep going through difficulty or hardship over a long period of time.

Some people can run really fast for a short distance—that’s called a sprint. Other people may run slower, but they can go for long distances—like a marathon. Raise your hand if you think life is like a quick sprint.

Raise your hand if you think life is more like a long marathon!

 

Have children form two lines perpendicular to the board so all children can see the SuperVerse. Each child faces the child directly across from them, with about 10 feet between the two lines—see illustration. Hand the ball to the first child in one line. The child shouts the first word of the SuperVerse, then tosses the ball to the child directly across, who catches the ball, shouts the next word of the verse, and tosses it to the child next to the first child. Continue this way until the entire SuperVerse is completed. Be prepared to help children with special needs or those who do not read well. Play an additional round starting with a child at the opposite end of the line, and challenge the children to do it faster this time.

That was fun! Remember, no matter how far along we are in our faith—whether we are brand-new Christians or we have been believers for 90 years—we always need to keep our eyes on Jesus. He is the source of our faith and the One who perfects or completes our faith!

Note: Younger children may not be able to memorize the SuperVerse. They may simply repeat it several times, while older children may memorize part or all of it. Be sure all children understand its meaning.