“Boys & girls, let’s play a game and have fun!“

1. Begin by showing Players the designated boundaries for the game, outlining the outer square where the four teams will line up, and the inner square where the “Castle” is located. Inside the Castle, there will be small objects for Players to retrieve.
2. Divide all Players into four teams and position each team on one of the four sides of the outer square.
3. Reassure the Players that all teams will be winners in this game.
4. Assign a number to each Player within their respective team. Ensure that every team has numbers such as one, two, three, and so on.
5. Select six Players to act as “Castle” guards. If a guard tags a Player before they can grab an object, that Player is considered out for that round.
6. Place four objects in the center of the inner square. Explain that when the Game Zone Leader announces, “Number ones (or ones and threes), Storm the Castle,” Players with that specific number can run to the middle to retrieve only one object. Alternatively, they can choose to wait until the guards are distracted before attempting to collect an object.
7. Note that during each round, two guards will be removed.
8. Play multiple additional rounds.
9. For the final round, eliminate all guards, but one who will be blindfolded, which will give each team more confidence( trust, belief, faith, self-assurance) in collecting an object

“Boys & girls, listen carefully. Can you uncover today’s powerful Bible Discovery? Ready?”

THE CIRCUMSTANCE (Genesis 22:1-3)
In the land of Canaan, where rolling hills stretched as far as the eye could see, a man named Abraham lived with his wife Sarah. This was a time when faith was tested and cultures shaped by the choices people made. God had promised Abraham that he would be the father of a great nation, and this promise came true when Sarah miraculously (wonderfully, amazingly) gave birth to their son Isaac. The date of this wonderful event was known only to God, yet it held the power to shape generations to come As Isaac grew, so did God’s plan for him. (Children let’s show how Isaac grew. Place your hands down almost to the ground every time I say a year then raise your hands a little till they are almost over your head. 1 and 2 years, 3 and 4 years, 5 and 6 years, 7 and 8 years, 9 and 10 years 11 and this is going to be a big one 12 years old. Teachers, we are stopping there since we do not know Isaac’s exact age. We do know he had to be big enough to carry the wood.) We can put our hands down and finish listening to the story. One day, God’s voice echoed in Abraham’s heart, calling him to a mountain in the land of Moriah. God’s command was clear but very, very difficult for Abraham to think about: “Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and offer him there as a burnt offering.” Abraham’s heart must have wrestled with the weight of this choice, but he still had confidence in God’s Promise. He could have questioned, resisted, or even doubted, but he chose to obey God. With Isaac by his side Abraham took the fire and placed the firewood on Isaac’s shoulders, they journeyed to the appointed place. Abraham’s heart was sad. He was trusting and praying to God for help. It was hard not knowing how God was going to work everything out. That is why we must trust God, even when we don’t know how God will work it out for us. Abraham built an altar, arranged the wood, and bound Isaac, laying him on the altar.

THE CONSEQUENCE (Genesis 22:9-14, 15-18)
At last the big the moment came! This was the last and final test of faith and obedience. But Just as Abraham raised the knife to obey, an angel’s voice rang out, “Do not lay your hand on the boy or do anything to him, for now, I know that you fear God, seeing you have not withheld your son, your only son, from me.”Abraham’s obedience had brought him to the edge of sacrifice, and at that moment, God provided a ram caught in a thicket. The ram became the substitute, sparing Isaac’s life. The ram’s life became a symbol ofprovision.
Abraham named the place “The Lord Will Provide,” a testimony to God’s faithfulness. And God’s voice echoed once more, reaffirming His promise: “Myself, I have sworn, declares the Lord, because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son, I will surely bless you.” Boys and girls, do you know what happened to Isaac? He grew up to be a man who loved God our Lord and Savior with all of his heart.

THE CONSEQUENCE (Genesis 22:9-14, 15-18)
 At last the big the moment came! This was the last and final test of faith and obedience. But Just as Abraham raised the knife to obey, an angel’s voice rang out, “Do not lay your hand on the boy or do anything to him, for now, I know that you fear God, seeing you have not withheld your son, your only son, from me.” Abraham’s obedience had brought him to the edge of sacrifice, and at that moment, God provided a ram caught in a thicket. The ram became the substitute, sparing Isaac’s life. The ram’s life became a symbol of provision. Abraham named the place “The Lord Will Provide,” a testimony to God’s faithfulness. And God’s voice echoed once more, reaffirming His promise: “By myself, I have sworn, declares the Lord, because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son, I will surely bless you.”

“Boys & girls, what did we discover about God in this Bible History? (Coaches: answers will vary.) Let’s become great discoverers by asking some fun & challenging questions. Ready?”