Introduction:

Welcome to the Biblical Lesson Time worksheet! In this activity, you will explore various scenarios related to Church Basketball Ministry for Children that are Biblically based. Each example will test your understanding of biblical teachings and how they can be applied in real-life situations.

Worksheet:

• Example 1: Sarah is upset because she lost a basketball game. How can she apply the biblical principle of perseverance in this situation?
• Example 2: David is struggling to get along with a teammate during practice. How can he demonstrate the biblical value of love and forgiveness?
• Example 3: Rachel is feeling discouraged after missing several shots during a game. How can she show resilience by trusting in God's plan for her?
• Example 4: Joshua is a talented player but often boasts about his skills. How can he practice humility according to biblical teachings?
• Real-world Problem 1: Your teammate is feeling left out and excluded from the group. How can you show inclusivity based on biblical values?
• Real-world Problem 2: During a game, the referee makes a wrong call that goes against your team. How can you respond with grace and integrity?

Answers:

Answers will vary for each example and real-world problem. Encourage students to think critically and reflect on how they can apply biblical teachings in different situations.

1. Problem: Jacob wants to invite his friends to the church basketball game. He has 4 friends coming. If each ticket costs $5, how much money does Jacob need to buy tickets for all his friends?
   Answer: $20
2. Problem: The team scored 45 points in the first game and 58 points in the second game. What is the total number of points scored in both games?
   Answer: 103 points
3. Problem: If the team practices for 2 hours each day, how many hours will they practice in a week (5 days)?
   Answer: 10 hours
4. Problem: Sarah made 8 out of 10 free throws during practice. What is her free throw shooting percentage?
   Answer: 80%
5. Problem: The coach bought 12 basketballs for the team. If each basketball costs $15, how much did the coach spend in total?
   Answer: $180
6. Problem: If the team needs to raise $500 for new uniforms and they have already raised $320, how much more money do they need to raise?
   Answer: $180
7. Problem: The team has won 7 out of 10 games. What is their winning percentage?
   Answer: 70%
8. Problem: During the last game, the team made 25 baskets. If each basket is worth 2 points, how many total points did they score from baskets?
   Answer: 50 points
9. Problem: The team has been practicing for 4 weeks. If they practice 3 days a week, how many total practice sessions have they had?
   Answer: 12 practice sessions
10. Problem: If each player on the team brings 2 friends to the game and there are 10 players, how many people will be in the stands watching the game?
    Answer: 30 people

1. Start the Biblical Lesson Time segment by gathering all children together in a designated area of the church gym or court.
2. Begin with a short prayer to invite God's presence and guidance into the lesson.
3. Introduce the biblical theme or story you will be focusing on during this session. For example, you could choose a story of courage from the Bible, such as David and Goliath.
4. Engage the children by asking open-ended questions about the theme or story to gauge their understanding and encourage participation.
5. Read the selected passage from the Bible that relates to the theme or story. Use a child-friendly version or paraphrase for better understanding.
6. Discuss the passage with the children, highlighting key points and lessons that can be applied to their lives both on and off the basketball court.
7. Encourage the children to share their thoughts, questions, and personal experiences related to the lesson. Create a safe space for open dialogue and reflection.
8. Wrap up the session by summarizing the main takeaways from the lesson and connecting them back to the values of sportsmanship, teamwork, and faith.
9. Close the Biblical Lesson Time with a final prayer, thanking God for the opportunity to learn and grow together in both faith and basketball.

• Game 1: Bible Verse Relay
  1. Divide the students into two teams.
  2. Provide each team with a set of index cards containing different Bible verses related to teamwork and sportsmanship.
  3. On 'Go', the first player from each team runs to a designated spot, reads a verse aloud, and runs back to tag the next player.
  4. The game continues until all verses have been read and the team with the fastest time wins.
• Game 2: Scripture Scavenger Hunt
  1. Hide various Bible verses related to teamwork in different locations around the playing area.
  2. Divide the students into small groups and provide them with a list of clues to find the hidden verses.
  3. Encourage the students to work together to locate and read each verse, discussing its meaning as they find them.
  4. The first group to find and read all the verses wins the game.
• Game 3: Faithful Simon Says
  1. Designate one student as "Simon" who will give commands related to faith and trust in God.
  2. The other students must follow the commands only if Simon says "Faithful Simon says" before the command.
  3. If a student follows a command without the phrase, they are out of the game.
  4. The last remaining student becomes the next "Simon".