(8-10 minutes, easy setup)
Learners will search for Old Testament verses that document God’s faithful promises.
Provide a dry erase board and markers. Also provide Bibles with concordances or allow learners to use their smart phones or iPads.
Divide learners into groups of three to four and allow groups two to three minutes to discuss:
Emphasize that Jesus placed great importance on the Old Testament Scriptures because they revealed God’s character to His people and showcased His faithfulness to His promises to send the Messiah who would save the people from their sins. Point out that the Old Testament continues to reveal God’s character and faithfulness to people today.
Challenge learners to work in their groups to search the Old Testament for promises concerning God’s faithfulness using Bible concordances or their smart phones. (NOTE: Websites like www.biblegateway.com offer the ability to search the Bible text based on key words.) Encourage learners to list the verses they find on the back of their worksheets. After three or four minutes, call groups together. Encourage each group to share one verse, listing the verse reference on the board. Continue around the room until groups have shared all the verses they found. Ask: How do each of these Old Testament verses encourage you to trust in God’s faithfulness to His promises? How can recognizing God’s faithfulness in your life be influential in your faith journey? Conclude by encouraging groups to pray together, thanking God for His faithfulness to His promises and asking Him to increase their trust in Him.