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

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.

We need not fear anything that we may face. God is our ever-present help in time of need!

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 and then say O.T. for the Old Testament and N.T. for the New Testament. Then I will write the reference 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 and you will find the answer or answers 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 find out more about God, who is our refuge and strength even today?

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. Psalm 91:4—O.T.: God’s faithful ____ are our _____ and protection. (Promises, armor)

He will cover you with His feathers. He will shelter you with His wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection.

2. 2 Thessalonians 3:3—N.T.: The Lord is _____. He will strengthen and _____ us from the evil one. (Faithful, guard)

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

3. Colossians 1:13—N.T.: God has _____ us from the kingdom of _____. (Rescued, darkness)

For He has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of His dear Son.

4. Ephesians 6:10–11—N.T.: We are to be strong in God’s ____ power and put on all of His _____ so we can stand against the devil. (Mighty, armor)

10A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. 11Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil.

5. Philippians 4:13—N.T.: We can do everything through Christ who gives us _____. (Strength)

For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.

6. Proverbs 30:5—O.T.: God is a _____ to all who come to Him for _____. (Shield, protection)

Every word of God proves true. He is a shield to all who come to Him for protection.

7. Psalm 32:7—O.T.: God is our _____ place. He protects us from _____. (Hiding, trouble)

For You are my hiding place; You protect me from trouble. You surround me with songs of victory.

8. Psalm 18:2—O.T.: God is my ______, fortress and _____. He is the _____ that saves me. (Rock, Savior, power)

The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my Savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety.

9. Deuteronomy 20:4—O.T.: God will _____ for us against our enemies. He will give us the _____! (Fight, victory)

“For the LORD your God is going with you! He will fight for you against your enemies, and He will give you victory!”

10. Proverbs 18:10—O.T.: The name of the Lord is a strong _____; the godly run to Him and are ____. (Fortress, safe)

The name of the LORD is a strong fortress; the godly run to Him and are safe.

Conclusion: God does not change. Just as in Bible times, He is still our refuge and strength and always ready to help us.

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