Get their Attention! (3 minutes) Materials: Truth Sheet

INTRODUCE yourself to the kids, then have them stand in a line, shoulder to shoulder.

SAY, “I’m going to read three sentences. Two of them are true and one is

something I made up. When I read the one that you think is made up, take

one step forward.”

READ the first section of sentences from the Truth Sheet. As kids step forward,

allow them to say their names and explain why they thought that sentence

was made up. Once you’ve read all sentences from that section, reveal

which one was false.

Continue playing with sections two and three.

ALLOW kids to sit down. Then SAY:

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What the Bible Says (6 minutes) Materials: Bible Story Cards

READ the Bible Story Cards, following the instructions included on them.

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Make It Matter (7 minutes) Materials: Game Cards, Hand Sanitizer, Candy

TELL kids we’re going to play “Memory Match” with a twist! This game will help

everyone see how we can use the belt of truth in different situations.

SPREAD OUT all the Game Cards in the middle of the circle, picture side up. EXPLAIN:

1. We’re going to take turns flipping over ONE card with a caramel apple on the

back and ONE card with a balloon on the back.

2. I’ll read the cards and if the LIE on the caramel apple card can be defeated

by the TRUTH on the balloon card, you get to keep the match! (A match is

made if the letter beside “LIE” and “TRUTH” is the same!)

3. Otherwise, we’ll put the cards back and keep playing.

4. At the end of the game, whoever has the most matches is the winner!

PLAY the game. AFTER the game:

1. Allow kids to count their matches.

2. Sanitize the winner’s hands, and allow him/her to choose a piece of candy

first. Then reward everyone else with a piece of candy.

3. Allow kids to repeat today’s Need to Know after you.

You were pretty good at figuring out if what I said was true or made up – like it

was your superpower or something! Now, we were playing a fun game, but in

life, the devil will try to trick us by telling us things that he has made up. To

protect ourselves against these attacks, we need to remember what God says

is true in the Bible. We can do this using a piece of God’s armor called the Belt

of Truth. So say this:

Suit Up with the Belt of Truth

2-3 Small Group Week 2

Need to Know:

Suit Up with the Belt of

Truth

Bible Story:

The Fall

Genesis 3

Materials per Group:

Truth Sheet

Bible Story Cards

Game Cards

Hand Sanitizer

Materials per Child:

Candy (1 piece per

child per service)

Wrap It Up (4 minutes) Materials: None

TELL the kids:

We learned a verse from the Bible last week that’s about putting on all of

God’s armor in order to stand strong against the devil.

We’re going to practice this verse again today. I want you to memorize it over

the next few weeks because it is a TRUTH from God’s Word that can help you

any time you are facing trouble!

READ the verse to the group, having them repeat the words and motions after you

several times.

PLAY a game to practice the verse.

1. Allow kids to sit in a circle, putting their feet into the middle.

2. Start by pointing to one child’s foot and saying the first word of the verse as a

group.

3. As the group says each word of the verse, point to the next child’s foot.

4. Whichever foot is on the last word of the verse (“11”) is out!

5. Play until there is only one foot left. That child is the winner!

ASK kids for any prayer requests. Then, PRAY for the group.

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Have Extra Time? Materials: Game Cards

Keep kids engaged in small group until they are checked out by doing any of the

following activities:

PLAY “Superhero Surprise”:

Kids will partner up and stand back to back with their partners.

On the count of “three,” kids will turn around to face each other,

making a superhero move as they turn.

o BATMAN – put fingers on head like ears

o SUPERMAN – put hands on hips and chest out

o SPIDER-MAN – move fingers like spider legs

If both partners do the same sign, they are out.

Keep playing until only one partner group remains.

PLAY “Memory Match” again.

Review what happened in Large Group and how it showed that we should

Suit Up with the Belt of Truth.

Memory Verse:

“Put on all of God’s

armor.

(cross arms on chest)

Then you can remain

strong

(make muscles)

Against the devil’s evil

plans.”

(two thumbs down)

Ephesians 6:11

(hold up six fingers)

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The Fall Genesis 3

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Bible Story Cards

There’s a story in the Bible about two people who did NOT wear the

belt of truth. When the enemy came against them with a lie, they

weren’t able to fight against it!

This story is in Genesis 3. As I read it to you, I’m going to need some

help! Pay close attention as I’m reading. I’m going to point out

certain words by saying them louder. Then, when you hear me stop,

say a word that makes sense in the story and rhymes with the one I

pointed out.

Let’s practice! (Overemphasize the words in ALL CAPS) I would really

like to tell you ALL a story from the Bible called “The ______. (Hint: Is it

FALL or MALL? Correct answer: FALL)

Great job! I think you’re ready to get started!

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Bible Story Cards

In the beginning, God created the whole world, including all the

animals and two people named Adam and EVE.

They lived in the Garden of Eden and everything was perfect. They

were friends with God and He gave them everything they could

______. (Hint: Is it STEVE or NEED? Correct answer: NEED)

But God gave Adam and Eve one simple rule, and it was not a LIE.

The rule was “Do not eat the fruit from the tree of the knowledge of

good and evil. If you do, you will _______.” (Hint: Is it DIE or FLY?

Correct answer: DIE)

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One day, Eve saw something crawling toward her. It was an evil

SNAKE!

She listened to him, even though that was a bad decision to ______.

(Hint: Is it STEAK or MAKE? Correct answer: MAKE)

The snake was really God’s enemy, the devil, and it asked, “Did

God really say, you must not eat fruit from any tree in the garden?”

as it slithered BY.

“No, God said we cannot touch the fruit from the tree in the middle

of the garden.” Eve did ______. (Hint: Is it REPLY or FRY? Correct

answer: REPLY)

Eve was distracted by this lie because she did not have on the belt

of truth and didn’t remember exactly what God had SAID.

Because of that, the devil told her a lie to make her think that eating

the fruit would not leave her _______. (Hint: Is it RED or DEAD? Correct

answer: DEAD)

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So Eve took a piece of the fruit and gave it a TRY.

Then she gave it to Adam, making him believe the enemy’s ______.

(Hint: Is it LIE or TIE? Correct answer: LIE)

After Adam and Eve fell for the devil’s attack, they realized they had

not done RIGHT.

Because of this, they could no longer be friends with God, and they

had to move someplace where the garden was out of _____. (Hint: Is

it FIGHT or SIGHT? Correct answer: SIGHT)

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Bible Story Cards

You guys did a great job figuring out the right rhymes! Now, at the

end of this story, Adam and Eve were kicked out of the garden. On

that day, death and evil entered the world, and we are still battling it

today.

That’s why we need to suit up with the first piece of God’s armor –

the Belt of Truth!

Does the belt of truth help us remember what GOD says or what

SUPERMAN says? (What God says)

Right! So when the enemy is attacking you with something that is a

lie, would you defeat him with laser vision or with truth from God’s

Word? (With truth from God’s Word)

How can you learn what God’s Word says? (Read your Bible, come

to church and hear stories, etc.)

You got it! So, to prepare yourself for battle, everyone say this after

me: Suit Up (superman pose) with the Belt of Truth (point to hips)!

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LIE - A:

No one loves you.

TRUTH - A:

“God so loved the world that

he gave his one and only

Son.” – John 3:16

LIE - B:

It’s ok to disobey your parents

if you want to do something

else.

TRUTH - B:

“If you honor your father and

mother, things will go well for

you, and you will have a long

life on earth.” – Ephesians 6:3

LIE - C:

It’s ok to do something that

you know is wrong as long as

no one sees you.

TRUTH - C:

“Do what is right and good in

the Lord’s eyes.” –

Deuteronomy 6:18

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LIE - D:

You are always alone.

TRUTH – D:

“I am the Lord your God. I will

be with you everywhere you

go.” – Joshua 1:9

LIE – E:

It’s ok to lie as long as it gets

you out of trouble.

TRUTH – E:

“Don’t lie to one another.” –

Colossians 3:9

LIE – F:

It’s fun to say mean things

about other people.

TRUTH – F:

“Don’t let any evil talk come

out of your mouths. Say only

what will help to build others

up and meet their needs.” –

Ephesians 4:29

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LIE – G:

You have no power to stand

against the evil plans of the

enemy.

TRUTH – G:

“Put on all of God’s armor.

Then you can remain strong

against the devil’s evil plans.”

– Ephesians 6:11

LIE – H:

You only have to show love to

the people you like.

TRUTH – H:

“I give you a new command.

Love one another. You must

love one another, just as I

have loved you.” – John 13:34

LIE – I:

Only share the things that

aren’t your favorites.

TRUTH – I:

“Don’t forget to do good.

Don’t forget to share with

others.” – Hebrews 13:16

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LIE – J:

It’s too hard to show love to

my brother and sister.

TRUTH – J:

“Anyone who loves God must

also love their brother and

sister.” – 1 John 4:21

LIE – K:

No one can help you when

you are scared.

TRUTH – K:

“I prayed to the Lord, and he

answered me. He saved me

from everything I was afraid

of.” – Psalm 34:4

LIE – L:

You can’t do anything.

TRUTH – L:

“I can do all this by the power

of Christ. He gives me

strength.” – Philippians 4:13

Truth Sheet (K-3)

SECTION 1:

Kryptonite is Superman’s weakness. (True)

Spider-Man got his superpowers because he was bitten by a giant kangaroo. (False)

The Hulk turns green when he gets mad. (True)

SECTION 2:

The tallest roller coaster in the world is over 400 feet tall. (True)

Some roller coasters go upside-down. (True)

There’s a roller coaster that shoots people all the way to the moon. (False)

SECTION 3:

The moon is made of cheese. (False)

You can’t sneeze with your eyes open. (True)

It is impossible to lick your elbow. (True)

Truth Sheet (K-3)

SECTION 1:

Kryptonite is Superman’s weakness. (True)

Spider-Man got his superpowers because he was bitten by a giant kangaroo. (False)

The Hulk turns green when he gets mad. (True)

SECTION 2:

The tallest roller coaster in the world is over 400 feet tall. (True)

Some roller coasters go upside-down. (True)

There’s a roller coaster that shoots people all the way to the moon. (False)

SECTION 3:

The moon is made of cheese. (False)

You can’t sneeze with your eyes open. (True)

It is impossible to lick your elbow. (True)