Leader Guide

Verse to GO!

1 Corinthians 12:7 (NLT)

Today’s Bible memory verse is 1 Corinthians 12:7. Say the Bible verse slowly.

“A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other.” 1 Corinthians 12:7

Raise your hand if you like when someone gives you a gift. Children respond.

What are some special days that you have received a gift? Birthdays, Christmas, Easter, etc.

In the Bible verse, we all receive powerful and special gifts that only God can give. These are called spiritual gifts. A spiritual gift is an invisible gift that can’t be seen. God gives us these gifts to help us serve one another and show His love.

Now, it is time to learn the Bible verse.

Stand facing the children and lead them in repeating phrases and imitating the motions.

A spiritual gift… look up and point to the sky with both index fingers.

is given to each of us... hold both hands out to receive and smile.

so we can help each other… point to your chest and then extend both hands out (as if to give the gift you received to others).

Repeat slowly a few more times.

Note: Preschool children may not be able to memorize the entire verse and may simply repeat it with you. Be sure children understand what a spiritual gift is, and that God gives these gifts to help others.