Bible Verse Activity

Let’s look at the board and say the verse together. Romans 8:35: 

The Apostle Paul wrote this verse in a letter to the Roman Christians who were being arrested and persecuted. Paul wanted to reassure them that regardless of the circumstances and situations, even if facing death, nothing could separate them from Christ.

The word calamity in the verse means a sudden event which causes distress and/or damage. It could be described as a devastating or catastrophic blow. Have you ever had the wind knocked out of you playing a sport? This blow is sudden and comes out of nowhere, leaving you gasping for air! Sometimes we may receive a blow in our lives that “blindsides” us. In these times, we must hold on to Christ, convinced that His love will never leave us—even when the circumstance seems hopeless. 

The word destitute in the verse means to lack the basic necessities in life. In these times, Christ is immovable, and His love can never be taken from us!    

This activity is based on Romans 10:17:

So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ.

The Apostle Paul wrote this verse in a letter to the Roman Christians who were being arrested and persecuted. Paul wanted to reassure them that regardless of the circumstances and situations, even if facing death, nothing could separate them from Christ.

The more we hear and speak God’s Word, the deeper it sinks in us. The Good News today is that Christ died for us and nothing can separate us from His love!  

Have the children sit in a horizontal row on the floor or in chairs facing the board with the verse written on it. You will ask short questions using parts of the verse and then pause for the children to stand and shout “NO!” After each response, the children will sit down again

Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love? No!

 

Does it mean He no longer loves us if we have trouble? No!

 

If we have calamity? No!

 

If we are persecuted? No!

 

If we are destitute? No!

 

If we are in danger? No!

 

If we are threatened with death? No!

Is there anything or anyone who can possibly separate us from Christ’s love? No!

Note: If any children are not physically able to stand, they can sit and shout the response instead. 

This verse asked a lot of questions—and our SuperVerse answers them. In fact, our SuperVerse is found just four verses after that one! Who remembers our SuperVerse and can say it out loud? Romans 8:39:

 

No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord. 

Conclusion: Sometimes when we face difficulties, we may be tempted to think it is because God is disappointed, mad, or doesn’t love us anymore. That is far from the truth! Nothing can separate us from God and Christ’s love!