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Bible Activity

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Let’s say our SuperVerse together. 1 Peter 3:15:

Honor Christ and let Him be the Lord of your life. Always be ready to give an answer when someone asks you about your hope.

In our discussions about defending our faith, particularly in today’s teaching, we have learned that the best thing we can do is to share what God has done for us personally. As believers in Jesus, we do not serve an UNKNOWN God! As Paul said in Athens, God is not far from anyone, and wants to be found by everyone. In Him, we live, and move, and exist! (See Acts 17:27–28.)

Our experiences and relationship with God can never be taken from us; they give us hope for the future. By seizing the opportunities we are given, we can share our hope, attract others to God, and provide hope to them, too! In this activity, we will look up verses about things we receive from God through Christ that we can share with others to give them hope, too!

Give a Bible to any child who needs one. Try to pair an experienced Bible user with a child who isn’t as familiar with the Bible to assist them in looking up the verses. Have a volunteer read the verse and then lead a discussion with the questions below. After each discussion, ask if anyone would like to share a personal experience with this particular aspect or gift from God through Christ.

Note that the suggested answers are from the New Living Translation. If children are using different translations, their answers will vary. Do as many as time allows and in any order you choose.

1. 1 John 1:9:

But if we confess our sins to Him, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.

What do we learn about God in this verse? He is faithful and just. He wants us to confess our sins and wants to forgive us and cleanse us, not punish us.

How could this give someone hope? The weight of guilt or shame someone carries can be removed. Sins can be forgiven and cleansed. You can be given a new start.

2. 1 John 3:1a:

See how very much our Father loves us, for He calls us His children, and that is what we are!
What can we share about God and our relationship with Him in this verse? We are God’s children, God loves us very much.

How can this knowledge give hope to someone? It can give hope, love and a sense of belonging to someone who may feel unloved or even unwanted. When things go wrong, we always have God and His love.

3. John 16:33:

“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.”

What does this verse say about God and knowing Him? We can have peace in God through Christ. God is bigger and more powerful than anything that we may face in this world.

How can this knowledge give hope to someone? Someone who is troubled and afraid can have peace. They can know that God is bigger than anything they face. They can overcome through Christ, there is hope.

4. John 3:16:

“For this is how God loved the world: He gave His one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life.”

What does this verse say about God and knowing Him? God loves us so much He sacrificed His Son to save us. God made a plan to save us. He wants to live with us forever.

How can this knowledge give hope to someone? People can know that all they need to do is believe and receive eternal life. God loves and wants to save everyone.

5. Jeremiah 29:11:

“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”

What does this verse say about God and knowing Him? God has a plan and purpose for me. I was created for a reason. God wants only what is good for us, God gives us hope and a future.

How can this knowledge give hope to someone? It gives value to someone who doesn’t feel they have purpose or worth. It shows that God wants good and not bad things for them.

6. James 1:5:

If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and He will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.

What does this verse say about God and knowing Him? He wants to share His wisdom, He wants us to ask and won’t make us feel bad for it. He is generous.

How can this knowledge give hope to someone? Someone who needs wisdom and direction to make choices can have it from God. God is generous and wants people to ask Him for help. We can come to God.

7. Romans 8:39:

No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.

What does this verse say about God and knowing Him? God is all powerful in heaven and Earth. He loves us in Christ, nothing can separate us from His love even if we sin or fail.

How can this knowledge give hope to someone? Those who feel unloved or abandoned can know that God will always be with them and they can forever trust in His love. People can have assurance that nothing they do can affect God’s love for them in Christ. God will love them through anything, He is faithful.

8. John 14:27:

“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So, don’t be troubled or afraid.”

What does this verse say about God and knowing Him? God restores total and complete peace to us. His peace is perfect and superior to anything in this world. It is a gift and isn’t something we must work for. We can replace our troubles, worries and fear with His peace.

How can this knowledge give hope to someone? It can give them relief from their worries, troubles and fear. They know they can receive it as a gift and don’t need to try to earn it. Those who have never experienced peace in their lives can receive supernatural peace and security from God in Christ.

9. Hebrews 4:16:

So, let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive His mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.

What does this verse say about God? We can approach Him with confidence (in Christ). He is full of grace and mercy. He will help us in times of need.

How can this knowledge give hope to someone? They can learn that God is approachable, loving, and will help us when we have a need. He is merciful.

10. Philippians 4:19:

And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from His glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.

What does this verse say about God? He supplies everything we need. He has everything; He is the source of everything we could possibly need. He is rich, and He treats everyone the same and gives provision to all believers in Christ. God takes care of us.

How can this knowledge give hope to someone? Those who have needs can know that God will take care of them, and He is generous.

Conclusion: When we allow Jesus to be Lord of our lives, we have access to all of God’s abundance, protection and riches. We must tell others about our generous and loving God to glorify Him so they can experience His love and mercy, too. Let’s say our SuperTruth together: “The best defense of my faith is to share what God has done for me.”