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Leader Guide

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
  • Sticky notes, whiteboard and marker, or chalkboard and chalk
  • Pencils—one per pair of children
  • Timer, such as a stopwatch, clock or watch with second hand, or timer app

Don't Be Overcome—Overcome! Race to find verses about living a victorious life.


Make sure there is a clear path between the children and the whiteboard. If you prefer not to use sticky notes, have the children raise their hands to answer.

We are more than conquerors in Christ. Through Him we can triumph over whatever we face. The verses we will look up are based on being victorious and about Jesus, the one who enables us!         


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 a sticky note. The notes are then stuck to the board. 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 Bible reference in the New Testament and then write the verse reference on the board. At this point, you may begin to find the verse. As you do this, I will read one or two questions to you in which you will find the answer or answers. I will repeat the question or questions one more time if needed. The player who is not looking up the verse will write the answer or answers on a sticky note and then walk quickly to stick it on the board. 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 the board within the time limit. Every pair will have a chance to finish, so don’t give up! The team with the most points wins. Are you ready to learn about being a conqueror?


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.

Read the verse reference but do not read the actual verse until after the questions are answered. 

If time permits, have a child read the verse.


1. Romans 12:21: Through Jesus, how can we conquer evil? By doing good. 

Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good.


2. 1 John 5:4:

But the Lord is faithful; He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.A.) What can children of God defeat? This evil world.

B.) This victory is achieved through our _____. Faith. 

For every child of God defeats this evil world, and we achieve this victory through our faith.


3. 1 Corinthians 15:57: What do we have victory over through our Lord Jesus Christ? Sin and death. 

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


4. Revelation 3:21: Those who are victorious will sit with Jesus on His _____. Throne. 

 Those who are victorious will sit with Me on My throne, just as I was victorious and sat with My Father on His throne.


5. 1 Corinthians 10:13: Through Jesus, we can have victory over ______. 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.


6. 1 John 5:5: Who are the only people who can win the battle against the world? Those who believe that Jesus is the Son of God.  

And who can win this battle against the world? Only those who believe that Jesus is the Son of God.


7. 2 Thessalonians 3:3: What are two things Jesus will do for us to give us victory over the evil one? He will strengthen us. He will guard us.

But the Lord is faithful; He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.


8. Ephesians 6:13 (NIV): What does God give us to wear so we can stand against evil? Armor or Armor of God.

Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.


9. 1 John 4:4: We win the victory because the _____ who lives in us is greater than the _____ who lives in the world. Spirit; spirit.

But you belong to God, my dear children. You have already won a victory over those people, because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world.


10. Romans 8:37: What kind of victory do we have through Christ who loves us? Overwhelming victory.

No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.


Jesus warns us that this world is evil; yet, we have overwhelming victory because the Spirit who lives in us is greater!