How to Use Answers VBS Games to Reinforce Teaching

the games can be more than just entertainment—they can also be a fantastic way to reinforce the Bible teaching you’re doing throughout the week.

Answers VBS wants to equip you to execute your VBS week with ease and confidence. You won’t have to make up your own games if you order the Green Meadow Games guide (also comes as a part of each starter kit), which gives leaders all of the direction needed for a fun week of VBS games the children won’t soon forget. Scavenger hunts, obstacle courses, and of course, water games are sure to keep smiles on their faces.

Still, as much fun as they have, there is a far greater lesson that they take with them. Every game played includes a teaching tie-in to bring everything back to what the kids are learning through the daily lesson, or to give them answers to skeptical questions they may have.

For example, the Run, David, Run game on the third day is similar to Rock, Paper, Scissors using David, Saul, and Goliath. David runs from Saul, Saul runs from Goliath, and Goliath runs from David. You can use this game to teach your children about how David spent 10 years running from King Saul and how he was often afraid and anxious during this time. But David knew that no matter what happened to him, his future was safe in God’s hands. Run, David, Run reminds us that David put his trust in God, and your kids can do the same.

The Green Meadow Games guide lays out many different activities that kids will love at Emerald Crossing, providing ideas for all age groups (Toddlers through Juniors) and both indoor and outdoor options. Have your game leader think through each activity you want to play, get a jump on what supplies they will need, and be mindful of the tips to adapt games to work for your group.

But most of all, ensure that your game team is prepared to share how each game relates to the lessons students are learning that day and to help lead children to a better understanding of God and his Word.