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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
  • Whiteboard and marker, or chalkboard and chalk
  • Eraser
  • Sticky note pads––one per pair of children
  • Pencils––one per pair of children
  • Timer, such as a stopwatch, clock or watch with second hand, or timer app




Make sure there is a clear path between the children and the whiteboard. 

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


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 write O.T. for Old Testament and N.T. for New Testament and a Bible verse reference on the board. You may begin to look the verse up while I read a fill-in-the-blank question. One player in each group will write the 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 or answers; all other teams score 5 points for the correct answers stuck to the board within the time limit. Every pair will have a chance to finish, so don’t give up! The most important part of the game is to read God’s Word and familiarize yourselves with using the Bible. After points are awarded, we will take turns reading the entire verse. The team with the most points wins. The sooner we begin, the sooner we will learn the promises associated with seeking God! 


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. If time permits, after points are scored for each question, read the entire verse and briefly discuss it. 


1. O.T.—Jeremiah 29:13: God promises that we will find Him if we look for Him _____. (Wholeheartedly)


If you look for Me wholeheartedly, you will find Me.


2. N.T.—Matthew 7:7: God promises that if we keep _____ Him, we will find Him. If we keep knocking, the _____ will be opened to us. (Seeking, door) 


“Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.”

3. O.T.—Psalm 119:2: When we _____ God’s laws and search for God with all of our hearts, we will be _____. (Obey, joyful)   


Joyful are those who obey His laws and search for Him with all their hearts.


4. N.T.—Hebrews 11:6: God promises to ______ those who _____ seek Him. (Reward, sincerely)   


And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to Him must believe that God exists and that He rewards those who sincerely seek Him.


5. O.T.—Proverbs 8:17: God loves those who _____ Him. If we search for Him we will surely _____ Him. (Love, find)   


“I love all who love Me. Those who search will surely find Me.”  


6. O.T.—2 Chronicles 7:14: God promises that if we humble ourselves, _____, and seek His face, He will _____ our sins and restore our land. (Pray, forgive) 


Then if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land. 


7. O.T.—Proverbs 8:35: God promises that whoever finds Him, finds _____ and receives _____ from Him. (Life, favor)   


For whoever finds Me finds life and receives favor from the LORD. 


8. O.T.—Psalm 9:10: God promises not to _____ those who search for Him. (Abandon)  


Those who know Your name trust in You, for You, O LORD, do not abandon those who search for You. 


Conclusion: When we continually search for God and find Him, we are promised blessings and favor from Him.