

On GO, each person will attempt to tie the laces on their shoe and then, write their name on the piece of paper. Next, each person will need to tape their thumb and index finger together on both hands. They will also need to place a piece of paper and pen beside the shoe. Instruct each person to untie one shoe and place it in front of them. Have each student quickly collect the needed items (listed above) before the game begins. OPENING GAME (ONLINE VERSION): RULE OF THUMB When our minds, bodies, and spirits are weighed down by sin, failures, and grief, accomplishing what God has planned for us to do is very difficult – Just like tying a shoe without a thumb! You can get creative with other tasks that would be hard to do without a thumb!ĭebrief with your students by talking about how the game was challenging without the use of their thumbs. The first person to complete everything wins! Retrieve their shoe, put it on, and tie it.When the music begins, or on your cue, instruct the students that they will have to complete three tasks without using their thumbs and in the order that you give them. Have each contestant untie one shoe and place it in the back of the room.īring the contestants back to the front and tape their thumb and index finger together on both hands. Invite two contestants (wearing laced shoes) to play. OPENING GAME (IN-PERSON VERSION): RULE OF THUMB Several items of various weights and sizes (optional).Looking for youth ministry curriculum? Check out the… ONE YEAR CURRICULUM – Brand new release! Save 78% on one year of NEW teaching curriculum & Bible studies for youth ministry.īIBLE: Psalm 51:7 Genesis 6:5-22 Genesis 7:2-24 Genesis 8:1-22īOTTOM LINE: We do not have to carry the burdens of our past failings, sins, and grief throughout our entire lives because God offers us a clean slate.Įach person participating online will need to collect the following items before the game begins. It includes a fun opening game to set up the message. The lesson’s big idea: We do not have to carry the burdens of our past failings, sins, and grief throughout our entire lives because God offers us a clean slate. It’s a great one to use around the beginning of the year, and is based on: Psalm 51:7 Genesis 6:5-22 Genesis 7:2-24 and Genesis 8:1-22.
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Here’s a free youth group lesson on how God gives us a clean slate.
