Bible Games for Young People

Looking for fun Bible games for young people? This collection of Christian Bible games helps youth and teenagers learn more about Scripture while having a good time with friends. You'll find Bible quizzes and trivia, riddles, Bible verse puzzles, word scrambles, a Bible Taboo game, and group activities and icebreakers. They are perfect for youth groups, Sunday school, small groups, and church gatherings. Answers and Bible references are included, so everyone can check the passage and keep learning.

Game #1: Who Said...?

Do you know who said the following statements?

1. “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy child to be born will be called the Son of God.”

a) The angel Gabriel
b) The angel Michael
c) The prophet Ezekiel

2. “Do not urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you live, I will live. Your people will be my people and your God my God. Where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried. May the LORD deal with me, be it ever so severely, if anything but death separates you and me.”

a) Rachel
b) Ruth
c) Eve

3. “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”

a) Paul
b) Jesus
c) John

4. He said, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near” in the Desert of Judea.

a) John the Baptist
b) Jesus
c) Peter

5. “Please test your servants for ten days. Give us nothing but vegetables to eat and water to drink.”

a) Joseph
b) Moses
c) Daniel

6. “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”

a) Paul
b) Jesus
c) Matthew

7. “Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.”

a) One of the thieves crucified beside Jesus
b) Judas Iscariot
c) The prodigal son

8. “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.”

a) Simeon
b) Bartimaeus
c) Zechariah

9. “You will not certainly die!”

a) Eve
b) The serpent
c) An angel

10. “I can do all this through Christ who gives me strength.”

a) Joseph
b) Daniel
c) Paul

See also:20 Fun Group Bible Games And Icebreakers For Adults

Game #2: Who Am I?

Can you name the person being described?

1. I was a carpenter who was given a great responsibility: to be the earthly father of a very special child. Who am I?

2. I was a shepherd, defeated a giant, and eventually became king. Who am I?

3. I am a patriarch. God Himself gave me a name that means “father of many,” and my descendants are as numerous as the stars. Who am I?

4. My brothers hated me and sold me, but eventually I became governor of Egypt. Who am I?

5. Because I did not believe, I was unable to speak until my son was born. Who am I?

6. I was a disciple of the Lord, but I betrayed the Savior for 30 pieces of silver. Who am I?

7. My name was Saul, and I had a powerful encounter with the Lord. God called me to be a light to the Gentiles (the nations), and that is why I became known by another name. Who am I?

8. I am not Sarah, but I gave Abraham a son named Ishmael. Who am I?

9. I am a rich man. I went to Pilate and asked him to let me bury the body of Jesus, the Savior. Who am I?

10. I am brave and quite bold, but when the moment of truth came, I ended up denying Him. Who am I?

11. I am a troublemaker and even a criminal, but I was released instead of Jesus the Savior. Who am I?

12. I was a disciple of Jesus, but I did not believe in His resurrection until I saw it for myself. Who am I?

Game #3: Bible Get-to-Know-You Activity

A group activity that works as an icebreaker, helping group members get to know each other better. It is suitable for groups that know each other a little, but not very well.

Objective: To help the group get to know each other better and feel comfortable sharing about different topics.

Materials needed: Enough sheets of paper and pens for all participants.

Instructions:

1. Have the group sit in a circle.
2. Give each participant a sheet of paper and a pen.
3. Explain that they should not write their names. The answers should be anonymous.
4. Each participant will have 10 minutes to answer 5 questions: What is your favorite food? What is your favorite color? Which country would you like to visit? Who is your favorite Bible character? What is your favorite Bible verse?
5. When they finish, they should fold their papers into airplanes.
6. Count to 3, and everyone throws their airplane into the center of the circle.
7. The leader or person in charge will assign turns for participants to get up one at a time, choose an airplane at random, read the answers, and try to guess who wrote them.
8. At the end of the meeting, you can pray as a group, asking God to help you become more open about sharing your struggles, dreams, and hopes with one another.

Game #4: Put the Books of the Bible in Order

Put the books of the Bible in the correct order without looking at the index in your Bible.

1. Leviticus, Exodus, Numbers

2. Esther, Job, Nehemiah

3. Job, Proverbs, Psalms

4. Malachi, Haggai, Zechariah

5. Mark, Matthew, Luke

6. Ephesians, Philippians, Galatians

7. Hebrews, Philemon, James

8. Joel, Hosea, Amos

9. 1 Corinthians, Acts, Romans

10. Jonah, Micah, Nahum

11. Isaiah, Song of Songs, Jeremiah

12. Revelation, 3 John, Jude

Game #5: Group Activity: Let's Work Together

An activity designed to demonstrate that by working together, you can accomplish the goals you set. Teamwork requires trust, and this activity encourages the development of trust.

Objective: To help participants understand the importance of working together, trusting one another, and helping each other achieve their goals.

Materials needed: Blindfolds or strips of fabric to cover participants' eyes; chairs, boxes, or other objects to create obstacles.

Instructions:

1. Divide the group into pairs.
2. Each pair will decide which person will be the leader.
3. The leader must cover the other person's eyes with a blindfold or strip of fabric.
4. Create a route on the floor. Each pair must follow the route. Place chairs, boxes, or other objects along the route as obstacles, leaving enough space for the pairs to get around them.
5. The leader will guide their partner along the route by holding their hand and warning them when they approach an obstacle. They can give instructions such as, “Take three steps to the left,” “You need to slow down,” or “Now turn right.” They may only touch their partner's hand and give verbal instructions. They may not walk in front of the other person or push them.
6. The goal is to complete the entire route together without falling.
7. At the end of the meeting, you can pray that God will help you trust one another and remain united as you work together in the work He has given you as young Christians.

Game #6: Unscramble the Word

Unscramble the letters to find one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

1. sleracim __________________

2. nnmtrceidse______________________

3. gheictna __________________

4. seutgno _______________

5. neiaglh _____________

6. ceeivrs ________________

7. yrehppoc _______________

8. engeodwlk ______________________

9. mowsdi ________________

10. aopiieerrnnttt ___________________

11. tnornsmtaiidai _____________________

See 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, 28; Romans 12:6-8; and Ephesians 4:7-13 to learn more about the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Game #7: Simplified Bible Taboo

A game about Bible topics. It can be customized according to the needs of each group and the topic you want to reinforce. The game requires a minimum of 4 people, who will form two teams. It is a spoken game in which everyone will have an opportunity to participate.

The group leader should have the cards cut out and placed face down before the game begins.

Objective: Describe and guess as many topics as possible before the other team, without using the taboo words.

Materials needed: An hourglass; a set of at least 20 cards containing the topics to guess and the taboo words; paper and a pen or a whiteboard and chalk to keep score.

Instructions:

1. Divide the group into two teams. Assign a number to each participant so that everyone knows when it is their turn.
2. The cards contain a main name or topic, which the team must guess, and 3 taboo words that cannot be used when describing the name or topic. If a taboo word is used, the turn is lost and passes to the other team.
3. Participants numbered 1 on each team begin the game. Both will look at the card. The #1 player from one team will describe the word so that their team can guess it, while the #1 player from the other team will watch to make sure none of the taboo words are used. When a topic is guessed, the player moves on to the next one, as long as time has not run out. Turns continue according to the assigned order so that everyone gets a chance to participate.
4. Turn the hourglass over as soon as the person begins describing the word on their card. The turn ends when the sand stops falling.
5. Prohibited: using the taboo words, making gestures or movements that hint at the word, making sounds related to the word (onomatopoeia), using the word in plural form, or saying “It sounds like...”
6. The game ends when all the cards have been used. The winning team is the team with the most points, meaning the team that correctly guessed the greatest number of topics.

Example of a set of cards to use in a Bible Taboo game:

Topic: DAVID Forbidden words: Goliath, king, shepherd	Topic: JONAH Forbidden words: Nineveh, disobey, whale
Topic: ZACCHAEUS Forbidden words: tree, short, tax collector	Topic: CANAAN Forbidden words: promised land, milk, honey
Topic: SARAH Forbidden words: Abraham, barren, laughter	Topic: PHARISEE Forbidden words: sect, hypocrite, strict
Topic: ELIZABETH Forbidden words: cousin, Mary, Zechariah	Topic: NOAH Forbidden words: ark, flood, dove
Topic: MOSES Forbidden words: Pharaoh, Egypt, burning bush	Topic: FLOOD Forbidden words: Noah, ark, inundation
Topic: PAUL Forbidden words: Saul, Damascus, apostle	Topic: PLAGUES Forbidden words: Egypt, Pharaoh, firstborn
Topic: GOD Forbidden words: Creator, Trinity, Father	Topic: HANNAH Forbidden words: Temple, Samuel, barren
Topic: FASTING Forbidden words: eat, hunger, discipline	Topic: ADAM Forbidden words: Eve, first, sin
Topic: BABEL Forbidden words: tower, heaven, languages	Topic: PHILIP Forbidden words: Scriptures, chariot, Ethiopian
Topic: HAGAR Forbidden words: Sarah, Ishmael, slave	Topic: GOSPEL Forbidden words: message, four, book

Game #8: What Is It? Who Is It?

Do you know what or who is being described?

1. It is not a stone, but it can make you stumble. It is not a sword, but it can hurt you. What is it?

2. He was big and terrified others, but he fell to the ground because of a small stone. Who is he?

3. It is the assurance of what is hoped for and the certainty of what is not seen. What is it?

4. It is patient, it is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, and it is not proud. What is it?

5. He came from dust and will return to dust. Who is he?

6. He descended like a dove, teaches us, comforts our hearts, and burns like fire. Who is he?

7. He was a disciple, but he only believed when he saw. Who is he?

8. It was not a person, but it had a conversation with Balaam. What is it?

9. He was not a surfer, but he walked on water with Jesus. Who is he?

10. He wanted to see Jesus, but because he was short, he had to climb a tree. Who is he?

11. He was the youngest in his family, but by the power of God he defeated the Midianites with an army of 300 men. Who is he?

12. It was about the size of a man's hand, but it brought heavy rain. What is it?

Game #9: Put the Bible Verse in Order

Put the phrases and words of each verse in the order in which they appear in the Bible. The version used for the verses is the New International Version (NIV).

1. I can do, who gives me strength, all this, through Christ

2. that he gave, shall not perish, for God so loved the world, but have eternal life, his one and only Son, believes in him, that whoever

3. not by sight, we live, by faith

4. my peace I give you, as the world gives, do not let your hearts be troubled, peace I leave with you, and do not be afraid, I do not give to you

5. you and your household, and you will be saved, believe in the Lord Jesus

6. I lack nothing, in green pastures, the Lord, He makes me lie down, is my shepherd

7. except through me, and the truth and the life, Jesus answered, no one comes to the Father, I am the way

8. and this is not from yourselves, through faith, it is the gift of God, you have been saved, for it is by grace

9. who have been called, according to his purpose, for the good of those who love him, in all things, and we know that, God works

10. do not be discouraged, will be with you wherever you go, be strong and courageous, for the Lord your God, do not be afraid, have I not commanded you

Game #10: Bible Questions for Young People

1. Which of these was NOT one of Jesus' 12 disciples?
a) Thomas
b) Matthew
c) Nathan

2. Was the "prodigal son" the older or the younger son of the family?
a) He was the oldest
b) He was the youngest
c) He was a twin of another

3. Whom did David call an "uncircumcised Philistine"?
a) Saul
b) Goliath
c) Jonah

4. Which twin brothers fought with each other while still in their mother's womb?
a) Israel and Ishmael
b) James and John
c) Esau and Jacob

5. Abraham is known as...
a) a patriarch
b) a king
c) a soldier

6. Although he wasn't bait, a great fish swallowed him. Who was he?
a) Moses
b) Noah
c) Jonah

7. What was the name of Isaac's mother?
a) Hagar
b) Sarah
c) Leah

8. Who is known as the "weeping prophet"?
a) Isaiah
b) Jeremiah
c) Samuel

9. Which king entered the city of Jerusalem dancing and singing?
a) David
b) Saul
c) Solomon

10. She insisted and insisted with her schemes until she got what she wanted. But what she wanted was nothing good...
a) Eve
b) Delilah
c) Esther

11. Which of these were brothers?
a) Elijah and Elisha
b) Peter and John
c) James and John

12. Which prophet spoke about the round earth (or the circle of the earth) long before Galileo?
a) Moses
b) Samuel
c) Isaiah

13. Which young boy received the Lord's call while sleeping?
a) Daniel
b) Samuel
c) Ezekiel

14. Which biblical character is known for his hairy body?
a) Jacob
b) Esau
c) Samson

15. Which of the disciples had the privilege of walking on the water with Jesus?
a) Paul
b) Peter
c) John

16. In a vision, who was carried away when a hand took him by the hair?
a) Ezekiel
b) Elisha
c) Enoch

17. Who wrote "mene, mene, tekel, parsin" on a wall of the palace?
a) King Nebuchadnezzar
b) A young warrior
c) A mysterious hand

18. Which beautiful young woman became queen thanks to a beauty contest?
a) Esther
b) Ruth
c) Rebekah

19. Who was so tall that he had a bed 4 meters (or 13 feet) long?
a) Goliath
b) King Og of Bashan
c) Ananias

20. Who was known as a "dreamer," or "the one with the dreams"?
a) Mark
b) Joseph
c) Jonathan

21. Who devised and directed the project to build the ark?
a) Noah
b) Abraham
c) God

22. What trade did Jesus learn in his youth?
a) Fishing
b) Carpentry
c) Farming

23. Who pretended to be insane to escape his enemies?
a) David
b) Ahab
c) Nebuchadnezzar

24. Let's see what you make of this equation: 5 loaves + 2 fish = ____ men fed (besides women and children).
a) 70
b) 2,000
c) 5,000

25. Which father spent his wife's entire pregnancy without speaking a single word?
a) Solomon
b) Zechariah
c) Jacob

26. Which king was a handsome, good-looking, tall young man?
a) David
b) Saul
c) Joseph

27. Who preached so long that a young man sitting in a window fell asleep and fell out?
a) Paul
b) Peter
c) Jesus

28. In which part of the Bible are the following books found: Nahum, Philemon, Ecclesiastes, Acts?
a) OT, OT, NT, NT
b) OT, NT, OT, NT
c) NT, OT, NT, OT

29. Whom did Jesus call "Boanerges," or sons of thunder?
a) James and John
b) Judas Iscariot and Simon the Zealot
c) Simon and Andrew

30. Whose mother-in-law did Jesus heal?
a) John's
b) Peter's
c) James's

31. Who helped Joseph of Arimathea take down Jesus' body, wrap it, and bury it?
a) Zacchaeus
b) Matthew
c) Nicodemus

32. Although it is not a plant, the Bible mentions it as the "a root of all kinds of evil."
a) The love of lies
b) The desire to eat
c) The love of money

33. What region was the woman from whom Jesus asked for water while sitting by the well?
a) Galilee
b) Samaria
c) Jerusalem

34. How many days had Jesus fasted when the devil approached him to tempt him?
a) 5
b) 40
c) 20

35. How many times does the word "Christian(s)" appear in the Bible?
a) None
b) 4 times
c) 3 times

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