Games to Play at Bible Study
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Studying the Bible should never be performed as a chore, and it does not have to be drudgery. The Word of God should be thrilling, stimulating, refreshing and even fun. Of course, the Bible should be studied seriously, and the Scriptures should be respected at all times. But in a proper spirit, fun games are an appropriate accessory to studying the Bible. - Reference Columnsbible image by palms from Fotolia.com
Ensure that everyone is equipped with a good reference Bible. In a large group, it is also best that there are many diverse versions of the Bible present. Suggested versions include the King James Version (KJV), New International Version (NIV), New Living Translation (NLT), Amplified Bible (AMP), New English Version (NEV), God's Word Translation (GWT) and New Jerusalem Bible (NJB).
Begin with a single verse. Stress the point that everyone should attempt to stick as closely as possible to the subject of the verse. Read this verse in the King James Version, as it is the most universal version of the Bible. Call for readings from different versions.
At this point everyone should be asked to find a reference in her study Bibles to the initial verse. The first person who looks up a reference to the verse should raise their hand, and when called upon by the leader, read the reference verse. All verses should be annotated as the study progresses. Move from reference to reference, allowing the study to branch off from reference to reference. There should be quorum about whether or not each successive verse pertains to the original subject. - Bible Triviaquestion mark 14 image by chrisharvey from Fotolia.com
Bible trivia is perhaps the most common "game" related to Bible study. For children, even simple Bible trivia is a great way to begin the process of memorizing Biblical detail.
For adults, trivia questions should be more related to the peripheral specifics of Scripture. Instead of asking, "What was the name of the giant David slew?" ask, "How many stones did David gather out of the river before facing Goliath?"
The leader of the Bible study should prepare a list of trivia questions and answers. When no one knows the correct answer, the group should look up the verse that contains the answer. - Skits and Sketchescomedy tragedy masks on side of old church building image by Steve Johnson from Fotolia.com
Biblical drama is a way to bring home a point by illuminating Scripture. Either work out a drama before the Bible study and have actors ready to perform the skit, or sketch, or have two or three people from the study come up with a Biblical parable to act out, on the fly.
Specify that the actors must think of a way---in a very short period of time---to illustrate a Bible passage in modern terms. The purpose is for the rest of the Bible students to figure out what Biblical passage or story is being depicted.
