Leader Guide
Match Game
- Match Cards pages
- Optional: marker
- Scissors
- Masking tape or painters tape
- Six sheets of card stock
- Bible or the Superbook Bible App
Make one copy of each of the Match Card pages, double-sided if possible.
Cut apart the 20 individual cards with words on them.
If using single-sided copies: write a different number from 1–20 on the back of each card in random order. The numbers should be upside-down to the words on reverse so when the card is flipped up along its top edge, the word will be right-side-up.
Tape the top edge of each card on the wall; numbered sides showing, four rows of five cards.
Let’s say the SuperTruth together. “I will freely give what I receive.”
Peter gave the man who was lame what he himself had received: Jesus! In our prayer time, we named many things that we have received from God. There are ten of God’s gifts or blessings on the cards. Your job is to find the matching card for each one.
Divide the children into two teams; they do not need to be even. Have teams sit together so everyone can see the cards on display. A different player gets two guesses on each team’s turn. The player will choose a card number, and the leader will flip that card up along its taped edge to reveal the blessing from God. The same player will then select a second card number to try to match the first card. If the two cards match, the leader carefully takes the cards from the board and gives them to the team. If time permits, discuss the practical application. If the cards don’t match, they are flipped back down again. Whether the cards match or not, play continues with the other team taking a turn. Play until all pairs are removed from the board. The team with the most pairs wins.
Optional Scripture Discussion
For each match, read the verse on the list. Briefly discuss the verse and how we might freely give to others what we have received.
1. LOVE 1 John 4:7:
Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God.
2. MERCY Luke 6:36 (nkjv):
Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful.
3. FORGIVENESS Ephesians 4:32:
Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
4. SALVATION Mark 16:15:
And then He told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.”
5. GIFTS and TALENTS 1 Peter 4:10:
God has given each of you a gift from His great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.
6. ABILITIES Hebrews 6:10:
For God is not unjust. He will not forget how hard you have worked for Him and how you have shown your love to Him by caring for other believers, as you still do.
7. POSSESSIONS 1 John 3:17–18 (nkjv):
17 But whoever has this world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him? 18 My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth.
8. JOY John 15:11:
“I have told you these things so that you will be filled with My joy. Yes, your joy will overflow!”
9. MONEY 1 Timothy 6:18:
Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others.
10. KINDNESS Proverbs 3:3:
Never let loyalty and kindness leave you! Tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart.
Conclusion: God has given us so much more than we ever could deserve, and He continues to give more every day! As His blessed children, let us always be generous like our heavenly Father.