Swap Shop is a place to exchange ideas for activities in Sunday school; share your success stories in teaching the Bible to children; and provide ways to foster a love for the Bible.

Swap Shop – Adding verses to the backpack books for school, camping, and prayer.

Last month we shared an exercise on creating backpack books of verses for students to use for comfort, support, and healing.

One Sunday school teacher asked if we could share more verses to help her get her pupils started. I found an old anonymous email with scriptural remedies for daily living. These provide a good springboard for the backpack notebooks.

You say: “I’m afraid.”

You say: “I’m not smart enough.”

The Bible says: Only the Lord give thee wisdom and understanding, 1 Chron 22:12 (to ,)

You say: “I feel all alone.”

The Bible says: …I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. Heb 13:5 I will

You say: “I don’t have enough.”

The Bible says: …my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Phil 4:19 my

You say: “It’s not worth it.”

The Bible says: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Rom 8:28

You say: “It’s impossible.”

The Bible says: But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. Matt 19:26

You say: “This is just too hard for me.”

The Bible says: He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. Ps 91:15

You say: “I can’t figure out what to do.”

The Bible says: And the Lord shall guide thee continually, Isa 58:11 (to ,)

You say:  “I can’t do it.”

The Bible says:  I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Phil 4:13

You say: “I’m too tired.”

The Bible says: Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matt 11:28

You say: “Nobody really loves me.”

The Bible says: As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. John 15:9

Continue to add more verses to the list. There is comfort, love, and support in the Bible and we can trust God with our heart’s desires.

Recently BibleWise received a request to categorize all our stories, exercises, questions, and activities into one resource area. We are working to remodel the Swap Shop section to list Bible stories and characters. When you click on a Bible story like Daniel in the Lions’ Den, it will take you to all the different ways to teach this story. While we are grateful for all those who have sent Swap Shop ideas, we are going to need exercises for all Bible stories. We will add your successful activities to the corresponding story. The home page will indicate what new additions have been made.

We agree with one of our readers that this will be more helpful than just a new article posted each month. Please send your Bible exercises to teach@biblewise.com

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