This Fruit of the Spirit game is fun for kids of all ages! Your child will love learning about God’s Truth with this Fruit of the Spirit scavenger hunt game! This hands-on learning game is simple and easy to implement. Print the game, cut it out, hide the game cards, and get ready to play! I hope your child has fun learning about God’s Word with this Fruit of the Spirit Activity!
Fruit of the Spirit Game
Galatians 5:22-23 teaches us about the Fruit of the Spirit. I love teaching my children about this topic because the Fruit of the Spirit is a gift from God. I want my kids to understand that “The Fruit” cannot be bought, earned, or obtained in any way except through a relationship with the One True God. As you prepare to play this Fruit of the Spirit game, I encourage you to open your Bible to Galatians 5:22-23 and read the verses. Then ask your child open-ended questions to spark conversation about the Fruit of the Spirit. Here are a few questions to encourage meaningful conversation:
Love: How can you show love to your family and friends?
Joy: What makes you feel joyful? How can you spread joy to others?
Peace: How do you feel when things are peaceful around you? What can you do to bring peace to a situation?
Patience: Can you think of a time when you had to wait for something? How did you handle it?
Kindness: Why is it important to be kind to others? Can you think of a time when someone showed you kindness?
Goodness: What does it mean to be good? How can you do good things for others?
Faithfulness: What does it mean to be faithful? How can you show faithfulness to your family and friends?
Gentleness: How do you feel when someone is gentle with you? How can you be gentle with others?
Self-Control: Why is it important to have self-control? Can you think of a time when you showed self-control?
These questions can help kids explore and understand the different aspects of the Fruit of the Spirit. In addition, answering these questions can help them think about how they can cultivate these qualities in their lives.
Fruit of the Spirit Scavenger Hunt
Here are the supplies you will need to play the Fruit of the Spirit scavenger hunt game:
- 1 printed Fruit of the Spirit scavenger hunt check-off list for each player
- 1 set of printed game cards
- printer paper or cardstock
- scissors
- tape for hanging game pieces
- 1 pencil, pen, or crayon for each player
This Fruit of the Spirit scavenger hunt is easy to play! First, scroll to the bottom of this post and click the button to print the printable. You should print one Fruit of the Spirit scavenger hunt check-off list for each player. Next, print one set of Fruit of the Spirit game cards. If you want a sturdier result, print the game cards on cardstock. However, regular printer paper works in a pinch!
Hide the game cards in the location where you will play the game. If you are playing at home, you can play this game indoors or out. This game also works for a church or congregation setting. No matter where you play the game, you should set clear boundaries for where the game cards will be hidden.
Fruits of the Holy Spirit Game
When hiding the game cards, you can choose how difficult you want to make the game. For younger children, more obvious locations will be appreciated. Older kids will love a challenge! You can prop the cards or hang them with tape. If you hang the game cards on a wall, I suggest using painter’s tape to avoid damage. Feel free to tailor this Fruit of the Spirit game to your unique situation!
To play, have the children search for the game cards and check them off when they find one. Instruct them to leave the cards in place for others to discover. Whoever has the most checks on their sheet at the end of the game wins! You can choose to time the game to make it more of a challenge. Again, make this game work for you!
Fruit of the Spirit Activity
After playing the Fruit of the Spirit game, your child will enjoy participating in a friendly game of Fruit of the Spirit trivia. The trivia questions below will help to solidify what they learned through reading Galatians 5:22-23 and answering the discussion questions previously mentioned. Here are some trivia questions to help your child learn and grow in God’s Truth:
Which book of the Bible mentions the “Fruit of the Spirit”? (Galatians 5:22-23)
How many fruits of the Spirit are listed in the Bible? (9)
What is the Fruit of the Spirit? (Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control)
What is the first fruit of the Spirit mentioned in the Bible? (Love)
Which fruit of the Spirit is described as having the ability to wait without getting angry or upset? (patience)
Which fruit of the Spirit involves being kind, considerate, and compassionate towards others? (kindness)
Which fruit of the Spirit is characterized by being faithful, reliable, and trustworthy? (faithfulness)
Which fruit of the Spirit emphasizes the importance of being gentle, tender, and mild-mannered? (gentleness)
Which fruit of the Spirit involves having control over one’s actions, thoughts, and emotions? (self-control)
These trivia questions can be a fun way to test your child’s knowledge and spark discussions about the Fruit of the Spirit.
More Ideas for Fruit of the Spirit Activities
Here are a few more Fruit of the Spirit activity ideas that can be done on the fly:
Fruit Sorting Game: Prepare cards or cutouts with the names of the different fruits of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control). Scatter them on a table and have the kids sort them into groups based on similar qualities or characteristics.
Fruit Relay Race: Set up a relay race where each team has to carry a basket of plastic (or real) fruits from one end of the playing area to the other. As they run, have them shout out one of the fruits of the Spirit. For added fun, you can include obstacles or challenges along the way.
Fruit Charades: Write down each fruit of the Spirit on separate pieces of paper and place them in a bowl. One child picks a piece of paper and silently acts out the fruit while the others try to guess which one it is.
These games are entertaining and educational, helping kids learn about the different qualities associated with the Fruit of the Spirit in a fun and interactive way.
Crafts and Activities for Fruit of the Spirit
Here on the Shema Culture blog, you will find several games and activities designed to help you teach your child about the Fruit of the Spirit. Your child will love the Fruit of the Spirit coloring pages, craft, and Bible bingo game. These hands-on learning activities will help you train your child in righteousness. You can find all of the Fruit of the Spirit activities by clicking on the image below:
I hope you and your child enjoy playing this Fruit of the Spirit game. May it spark lots of fun and meaningful conversation! Get your free printable Fruit of the Spirit scavenger hunt game by clicking the button below:
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