LJ & Family
Game Day: A Bible Lesson for Kids About Not Giving Up
Episode 5 of LJ & Family, a free animated Christian cartoon for kids ages 3–10. Watch the 2:10 video together, then use the free family guide, Sunday school lesson plan and coloring page below.
The story
LJ is sure today is the day he scores, but in the last minute his kick rolls wide and his team loses. At home he shoves his cleats deep in the closet and says he’s never playing again. Mom kneels down, prays with him and tells him God loves him winning or losing, Dad remembers Grandpa’s words, “work hard,” and Coach Davis stays late just for him. LJ practices in the yard every evening — and when the same last minute comes around again, the net swings. Grandma closes with young David, who practiced for years before he ever faced the giant.
“Let’s not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season if we don’t give up.”Galatians 6:9 (WEB)
Talk about it and pray together
Talk about it
- Why did LJ want to quit? What was he really feeling?
- Who helped LJ try again, and what did each of them actually do?
- What is something hard for you right now? What would not giving up look like this week?
Pray together
God, when I miss and I want to quit, remind me that You see me trying. Help me keep doing good and not give up, whether I win or whether I lose. Thank You for the people who stay late for me. Amen.
Free printables for this episode
Everything is free to print and share at home, in class or at church.
For parents
What do you say when your child loses a game and wants to quit? This episode gives you a gentle way to start that conversation. Watch it together, then ask the three questions above at dinner or bedtime.
A ready-to-teach Sunday school lesson about perseverance and losing well
The free lesson plan turns this video into a 30–45 minute lesson for children’s church or Sunday school: welcome question, the video, the Bible story, an activity, the memory verse and a closing prayer.
- Ages
- 3–10 (preschool to grade 4)
- Memory verse
- Galatians 6:9 (WEB)
- Bible story
- Young David practices before facing Goliath (1 Samuel 17)
- Theme
- Not giving up
- Video
- 2:10, captions in English, Español, Português and Français
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