Bible Game

Resources:

Bible Games at http://www.biblehelps.net
Bible Games for Teens and Youth Groups By Kelli Mahoney, About.com Guide

Bible Jeopardy
Played like the game you see on TV, there are "answers" (clues) to which the contestant must give the "question" (answer). Each clue is attached to a category and given a monetary value. The answers are put a grid, and each contestant chooses a monetary value in the category. Whoever buzzes in first gets the money and is able to choose the next clue. The monetary values double in "Double Jeopardy," and then there is one final clue in "Final Jeopardy" where each contestant bets how much of what he/she has earned on the clue.

Bible Charades
Playing Bible Charades is simple. It requires a little preparation by cutting up small piece of paper and writing either bible characters, books, verses, etc. that the students will need to act out while the other team guesses. Bible charades is a great game for both individuals and teams.

Bible Drawing It Out
Again, this Bible game requires a little prep time by determining topics. Remember, though, that the topics will need to be drawn, so you want to make sure it's a verse or character that can be illustrated in the time allotted. It will also require something large to draw on like a whiteboard, chalkboard, or large paper on easels with markers. The team will need to draw out whatever is on the paper, and their team needs to guess. After a predetermined period of time, the other team gets to guess the clue.

Bible Hangman
This is similar to regular hangman but using Bible nouns instead. You will need either a chalk board or one that uses erasable markers. If those are not available use some large sheets of paper.

Have a number of Biblical persons, places and things on slips of paper and put in a sack or offering plate. Divide into two teams and choose a team to go first. Have team 1 look at one of the pieces of paper and draw a line on the board for each letter on the paper. Have a gallows drawn and then have team 2 start guessing letters to see what the word is. Proceed as in regular hangman till team 2 either guesses the word or is “hung”. Then it is their turn to draw out a paper. Keep score as to which side guesses the most words correctly.

20 Questions
Divide your group into two sides. Then tell them you have a certain Bible character in mind (you can also use a Biblical place). They must figure out what it is by asking 20 questions. Determine which side goes first and let them ask a question that can be answered with a “yes” or a “no”, and then the other side asks a question.

Each side gets to only ask one question at a time. If one side asks a question which reveals to them the answer they will have to wait till their next turn before they can ask if the answer is correct. (EX: If side A asks “Was this person in a lions’ den?” and you say “Yes”, they cannot then ask if it was Daniel. Side B gets a turn next.)

If neither side guesses the correct answer in 20 questions then you start over with the next round.

An alternative way to play would be if one side tries to guess the answer and it is incorrect then they lose a turn and the other side gets to ask two questions.

Money Bag
Have a pile of coins laid out in front of your group. You will need pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters. Divide your group into 2 teams. Put an offering plate on each side of the pile and mark one “girls” and the other “boys” or have "team A" and "team B". As each person takes their turn they may choose which “coin” question they want- a 5 cent question, and 10 cent, etc. The side with the most coins at the end is the winner. Remember to take into consideration the level of your students, the questions here were some that I used for my group but they may or may not be suitable for yours.

Rules

2 teams but each must answer their own question.

If you give the answer when it is not your turn the other team gets the money.

If one team does not answer the question the other team will not get a chance to answer.

If a question is missed it will not come up again.

Some questions may seem easier then others. Some are bargains and you get a good deal, some are not.

1 Cent Questions

1. What was the name of the garden Jesus prayed in? Gethsemane

2. How many demons did Mary Magdalene have in her? 7

3. How old was dthe daughter of Jairus? 12

4. What book comes before 1 Kings? 2 Samuel

5. Which chapter in the Bible lists the heroes of faith? Hebrews 11

6. Who shut the door on Noah’s Ark? God

7. Quote John 3:16

8. What is the first word in the Bible? In

9. What is the book just before Micah? Jonah

10. How many days did Mary and Joseph look for Jesus when he was left behind in Jerusalem? 3

5 Cent Questions

1. How many men did Nebuchadnezzar see walking in the fiery furnace? 4

2. Who was the man who put a veil over his face to hide the glory of God? Moses

3. The disciples were first called Christians in what city? Antioch

4. What book comes before the book of Joel? Hosea

5. At the time of Christ’s birth, who issued a decree for a tax?Caesar Augustus

6. What Bible books were named after women? Ruth & Esther

7. What was the name of the father of James and John? Zebedee

8. To whom was Samuel speaking when he said, “To obey is better than sacrifice”? Saul

9. What Bible book comes after Malachi? Matthew

10. In the book of Acts, how many men were chosen to wait on tables? 7

10 Cent Questions

1. A Christian who returns to a life of sin is like what 2 animals?Dog and sow

2. What was the name of Mordecai’s cousin whom he brought up?Esther

3. Who went to visit the witch of Endor? Saul

4. How many stones did David pick up on his way to fight Goliath? 5

5. Which Bible character was buried by God? Moses

6. Who said I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue? Moses

7. In what book of the Bible does it say not to eat too much honey?Proverbs (25:16)

8. Who made a snake out of brass and hung it on a pole? Moses

9. Who said there is a time to weep and a time to laugh? Solomon

10. What book comes before Matthew? Malachi

11. Who had 4 daughters all with the gift of prophecy? Philip

12. Nebuchadnezzar had the furnace heated how many times hotter than usual? 7

13. What will the gates of the new Jerusalem be made out of?Pearls

14. What was the occupation of Jairus? Ruler of the synagogue

15. What 2 things did David take from Saul while he slept? Spear and waterjug

25 Cent Questions

1. How many chapters are there in the book of Esther? 10

2. How much money did the innkeeper receive from the Good Samaritan? 2 pence

3. King Solomon had how many horsemen? 12,000

4. In the end of the book of Job, how many camels did God give Job? 6,000

5. In what book of the Bible do we find the first mention of magicians? Gen. 41:8

6. In the book of ruth, what was Naomi’s other name? Mara

7. In which book of the Bible do you read the words, “Be sure your sin will find you out”? Numbers (32:23)

8. Under what did Rahab hide the 2 Jewish spies? Flax

9. Which book of the Bible has the same amount of chapters as there are books in the Bible? Isaiah

10. On what mountain did Elijah build an altar where God comsumed the sacrifice by fire? Carmel

11. What 3 colors were used in sewing the tabernacle curtains?Blue, purple, and scarlet

12. Who ran faster than a chariot? Elijah

13. What does the Bible say manna tasted like? Wafers with honey

14. What is the last word in the Bible? Amen