Way, Truth, Life Dice - A Super Bible School Activity For Memorizing John 14:6

John 14:6 is probably one of the most belovedC. His truth
and memorized Bible verses of all time. It says, "IProverbs 12:19 says this: " Truth stands the test
am the way, the truth and the life. No manof time; lies are soon exposed." Have you ever
comes to the Father accept through me." Simple,told a lie and were then found out? Unfortunately,
but most profound. Help your kids memorize thismost of us can say,"Yes", to this question. Here's
amazing Scripture by playing this very fun Bibleanother question. Have you ever noticed how
school activity, which I call "Way, Truth, Life Dice."things that are true are told over and over again
Here's what you do:through every generation whereas most lies fizzle
This game takes some preparation, but your kidsout over time? For example, it is true that God
will appreciate the time you spent. First, you wantmade you, God loves you and God will always
to make 5 large dice. I went to my local boxtake care of all your needs. These are truths that
store and bought 5 - 7" cubes. I then went onwill never go away, but will always stand the test
my computer and created some nice words: way,of time.
truth and life. Place 2 of each word on each die.God's truth will:
Therefore, each die will show 2 of each word.A. eventually become lies
Next, make 12 cards. Four will say "Way", four willB. always stand the test of time
say "Truth" and the last 4 will say "Life". PlaceC. make me grow wings
these in a bucket or hat. Now, have ready yourIn Isaiah 30:11, there were some stubborn people
list of multiple choice questions found below. Finally,who didn't want to hear the truth of God. Instead,
before playing the Bible review game, have thethey were willing to hear lies! God's truth made
children memorize John 14:6. The faster theythem uncomfortable. God's truth might make you
memorize it, the better their team will do.feel uncomfortable too sometimes, but I hope
Here's how to play:you'll always remember that when God speaks
Divide your class into 2 teams. Show the classtruth to you it's because He loves you and wants
the dice and show how each die has the words:what is best for you. Never ignore God's
way, truth and life on them. Have one child comewonderful truth.
up from the first team. Let him pick out a cardSometimes God's truth might make me:
from the bucket. This card will tell you what typeA. feel uncomfortable
of question to ask. If the child answers correctly,B. fall asleep
let him roll each of the 5 dice. He wants to roll asC. have the hiccups
many of the word that he picked out of theJohn 8:32 says this: "And you will know the truth,
bucket. For example, if he picked a "Way"and the truth will set you free." Have you ever
question, he wants to roll as many "Ways" as henoticed how lies can get people's lives tangled up
can. For each "Way" he rolls, he gets 100 pointsin a mess? God's truth does just the opposite. It
for his team. Finally, he can earn an extra 100frees us and allows us to live lives that are not
points if he can correctly recite John 14:6. Playonly pleasing to God, but also pleasing to those
until both teams have answered the questions.around us.
The team with the most points wins.God's truth:
Way QuestionsA. is not important to know
Proverbs 4:11 says this: "I guide you in the way ofB. locks us up in chains
wisdom and lead you along straight paths." LifeC. frees us to live lives pleasing to God and
can be difficult sometimes. It can be easy to loseothers.
your way and get lost and forget what's reallyLife Questions
important. This verse says that God will guide youProverbs 8:35 says this: "For whoever finds me
with His wisdom so you'll always know what to dofinds life and receives favor from the Lord. But
and where to go.whoever fails to find me harms himself, all who
God will guide you with His:hate me love death." This Bible verse is very clear
A. seeing eye dogin describing where true life comes from. It can
B. liesonly come from God. And when we find God our
C. wisdomlife will be blessed.
Isaiah 30:21 says this: "Whether you turn to theTrue life only comes from:
right or to the left, your ears will hear a voiceA. God
behind you, saying, 'This is the way; walk in it.'"B. believing in yourself
This verse shows that God will never steer youC. taking your vitamins every day
wrong. If you will only listen to Him, He will showIn the book of Jeremiah 10:23, Jeremiah wrote
you the right and true ways to take in your life.this prayer: "I know, O Lord, that a man's life is
God will:not his own; it is not for man to direct his steps."
A. show you the right and true wayJeremiah understood that even though he could
B. get you lost every timewalk and talk and breathe and eat on his own,
C. forget to ask for directionsevery part of his life belonged to God. And since
I Corinthians 13 is the famous chapter on lovehis life belonged to God, he should let God lead his
written by the apostle Paul. The Bible says in Ilife. Without God, you wouldn't have a life.
Corinthians 12:31 that love is the most excellentAccording to Jeremiah 10:23, a man's life:
way to follow. The Bible also says that God isA. isn't worth very much
love. So, it makes sense to always follow GodB. is not his own
who is the most excellent way.C. belongs to the President of the United States
God is:John 1:4 says this: "In Him was life, and that life
A. lovewas the light of men." This Bible verse is talking
B. uncaringabout Jesus. Jesus is both life and light for those
C. not worthy of followingwho believe in Him. For the Christian, our life does
Proverbs 14:12 says this: "There is a way thatnot end here on earth, but continues in Heaven
seems right to man, but in the end it leads toforever and ever.
death." It's important to understand that you willJesus is both:
not always know which way to go in life. In fact,A. hot and cold
life can sometimes get very confusing. You mightB. short and skinny
think you know the right way to go, but until youC. life and light
get God's direction, you better stay put. NotJohn 6:35 says this: "Jesus declared, 'I am the
following God can lead to danger.bread of life. He who comes to me will never go
Not following God:hungry, and he who believes in me will never be
A. can get you all the ice cream you wantthirsty." Have you ever been hungry and thirsty?
B. can lead to dangerOf course, we've all experienced growling
C. is the best thing to dostomachs and parched throats now and then. But
Truth Questionsdid you know that this Bible verse says that if we
Psalm 43:3 says this: "Oh, send out your light andbelieve in Jesus we don't ever have to be hungry
your truth - let them lead me." Is there anyor thirsty? It's not talking about real food or
leader in your life that you follow? Maybe it's yourwater. It's talking about all the things in life that
mom or dad or teacher. You probably followreally matter like love and friendship. When we
them because you trust them to be truthful andbelieve in Jesus, our lives will never go hungry for
honest. God wants you to follow His truth. Youanything we need.
can always trust Him to lead you in the rightThis verse is talking about:
direction.A. believing in Jesus
God wants us to follow:B. spaghetti and meatballs
A. His angelsC. believing in ourselves to get what we need.
B. Dishonest people