Materials
List of memory verses or biblical teachings (tailored to theme/curriculum, provided by facilitator)
Bell/Timer
Objective
To be the first team to finish reciting the verse or teaching
Recommended Group Size
10 - 56 persons
5 - 8 per team
Estimated Time
60 minutes
Purpose
To work together as a team to memorize Bible verses or biblical teachings
Procedure
Divide the participants into teams of 5 - 8 persons.
Each team sits in a circle.
The facilitator says a memory verse or teaching.
Give each team time to memorize.
When the facilitator rings the bell, the youngest person in each team will start the verse and play will proceed clockwise.
The first team member says the first word of the verse or the first item of the teaching, the second team member says the second word or item, and so on.
Whichever team finishes first wins.
Repeat with a new verse or teaching.
Notes
Refer to The What Game for suggested verses.
Refer to Memory Challenge on the Garden Grove RE website for the items in each biblical teaching and for more suggestions.
Suggested Teachings
Ten Commandments
Creation
Bible books (OT / NT)
12 sons of Jacob
7 Churches of Revelation
Fruit of the Holy Spirit
Love is...
Armor of God
7 I AMs
7 One’s in Ephesians 4:4-6
10 Plagues
5 Offerings
7 Feasts
12 Disciples of Jesus
5 Basic Doctrines
10 Basic Beliefs
3 Sacraments
Beatitudes
7 Blessings in Revelation