Tag: "bible games"

How a Game Can Help Us Ignore Gossip

The Bible says, “Without wood a fire goes out; without gossip a quarrel dies down. (Proverbs 26:20)” This means that gossip fuels an argument. Something may start out as a small disagreement, but if you throw in some gossip, you get a full on dispute. Let’s see gossip in action by playing a game! That’s [...]

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Can This Game Teach Us How to Turn the Other Cheek?

In Matthew 5:38-40 Jesus says, “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.” This is a game that helps children understand the concept of turning the other cheek.

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A Tresure Hunt to Identify Things that Represent the Peace of God

One of the most exciting things Jesus did in the Bible was calm the storms at sea. He did this so we’ll know that he is able to calm the storms in our lives. Getting God’s peace doesn’t always happen right away. You have to look for it. Jesus says, “Seek and you will find.” [...]

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Sunday School Game – Launching Words of Kindness

This Sunday school game helps students learn how kindness isn’t always easy, but mean words can make hearts “splatter.”God wants us to treat each other as Christ instructed. Ephesians 4:32 says, ”Be kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God has forgiven you.”

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The Beatitudes and Mercy – HAVE MERCY ON ME!

Jesus said in the Beatitudes in Matthew 5, “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.” What do you think “mercy” is? The answer you’re shooting for is this: Choosing to be kind to someone, when you have the option to be mean. Here is a game to play with your students that reinforces the point of this lesson.

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Play the “I FORGIVE YOU!” RELAY to Teach Forgiveness

In Luke 17:4, Jesus says, “If someone sins against you seven times in the day, and seven times returns, saying, ‘I’m sorry,’ you shall forgive him.” Wow! How hard is that?? One of the reasons Jesus says to forgive has to do with the harm in staying mad. It hurts YOU more than the person [...]

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Games for Sunday School – Share-the-Chair Musical Chairs

Jesus said in Matthew that when someone asks for your shirt, you should give him your coat also. He means that it’s important for us to share with others. This could mean sharing a meal, sharing clothes, or even sharing a seat. Let’s see how much we can share by playing a game!

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Bible Memory Games – Books of the Bible Button Box Game

Learning the order of the books in the Bible is challenging for most children. Here is a game that will help them learn in a fun way. This game is geared for ages 8-12 but check out the variations that are also offered.

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