Leader Guide

Bible Activity

Tags:

  • 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

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.   


God calls us to fear Him but that does not mean to be afraid of Him. The verses we will look up are about fearing the Lord and how fearing Him helps 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.


All the verses you will find are in Psalms and Proverbs, which are both in the Old Testament—and both are near the middle of the Bible. I will say a Bible reference and then write it on the board. At this point, you may begin to find the verse. As you do this, I will read a fill in the blank question which you will find the answer or answers to in that Bible verse. 

I will repeat the question 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 more about the benefits of fearing the Lord?  


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. Do as many questions as time allows.  


1. Proverbs 10:27: The fear of the Lord _____ your life. (Lengthens)


Fear of the LORD lengthens one’s life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.


2. Psalm 112:1: Those who fear the Lord and obey His command are _____. (Joyful)  


Praise the LORD! How joyful are those who fear the LORD and delight in obeying His commands.


3. Proverbs 19:23: The fear of the Lord brings _____ and _____ from harm. (Security, protection)


Fear of the LORD leads to life, bringing security and protection from harm.


4. Proverbs 8:13: All who fear the Lord _____ evil. (Hate)  


All who fear the LORD will hate evil. Therefore, I hate pride and arrogance, corruption and perverse speech. 


5. Proverbs 14:2: Those who fear the Lord follow the _____ _____. (Right, path) 


Those who follow the right path fear the LORD; those who take the wrong path despise Him.


6. Proverbs 14:27: The fear of the Lord is a life-giving _____; it offers escape from the snares of _____.  (Fountain, death)   


Fear of the LORD is a life-giving fountain; it offers escape from the snares of death.


7. Psalm 33:8: The whole _____ should fear the Lord and stand in _____ of Him. (World, awe)  


Let the whole world fear the LORD and let everyone stand in awe of Him. 


8. Psalm 115:13: God will _____ those who fear Him, both great and _____. (Bless, lowly)


He will bless those who fear the LORD, both great and lowly.


9. Psalm 33:18: The Lord _____ over those who fear Him and rely on His _____ love. (Watches, unfailing) 


But the LORD watches over those who fear Him, those who rely on His unfailing love.


10. Proverbs 14:26: Those who fear the Lord are _____; He will be a ____ for their children. (Secure, refuge) 


Those who fear the LORD are secure; He will be a refuge for their children.


Conclusion: The fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom and those who fear Him will be blessed!  


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