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!. If you could be a fly on any :ible character&s wall, who would it be) =. (ho do other people say who >esus is) ?. @ame a symbol in the :ible that you can relate to your life.
A. If you could go back in time to any point in :ible history, what would it be) -/. (hat is your favorite :ible verse) --. Is there a spiritual quote that best describes you) Ice'reaker Games (or )mall Grou&s Christian Ice'reaker Games "ames are always a fantastic means for getting people involved alongside each other, and it&s never a problem to have a little healthy competitionB Check out these games for your gatheringC -. To*er o( Ba'elC This icebreaker is sure to encourage team buildingB Dead the 0Tower of :abel0 story in "enesis --, which explains why we have so many different languages today. In this game, have everyone divide into teams. #ach team must use a given number of items to build the tallest tower of :abel without talkingB <ou can use books, bowls, bibles, tape, cardboard, and much more. The highest tower at the end of the given time limit winsB 3lease note, this game usually takes about -5 $/ minutes. .. Bi'le Bin+oC 4ake a 5x5 bingo card, filling the squares with characteristics of people 7i.e. 0favorite :ible character is 3aulE4osesE+brahamE>esusE>osephE4aryE;arah,0 0has three siblings,0 0favorite :ible book is "enesisEDevelationEDomansE4atthewE#stherE3salms,0 0born in +pril08. 2ave each player go around the room, finding people who fit these characteristics. Those who fit the trait must sign or initial the square. The first person to get five in a row yells 0:ingoB0 and winsB Click here to get :ible :ingo "ame. $. T*o Truths and a LieC #veryone writes down or says three things about themselves two truths, and one lie. The rest of the group has to guess which one is the lieB (hoever guesses the most correct winsB %. )ca,en+er -untC The traditional hunting game, the scavenger hunt is easily adaptable for any theme and any location. This game can be played in a few different variationsC a. 1ook for certain landmarks or symbols around your church, city, shopping mall, or nearby park which follow a set of cryptic clues, ultimately leading to the final destination or solution to the cryptogram. The team that reaches the final destination or solves the pu,,le first winsB b. 2ide items around a room or building. Then, make a list of all the items, and give a list to each team. The team that finds the most items within the time limit winsB c. <ou can also go on a spiritual scavenger hunt in which people search for other people who have certain spiritual or personality traits. Ice'reaker "cti,ities (or )mall Grou&s Christian Ice'reakers acti,ities -. Ten CommandmentsC (rite the Ten Commandments on a board or read them aloud. Then, go around the room, asking each person to quote the most significant commandment to them, and why it is so important. 7;ee #xodus ./C. -= and 6euteronomy 5C! .- for :ible references.8 I. <ou shall have no other gods before me.
II. <ou shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. III. <ou shall not misuse the name of the 19D6 your "od, IF. Demember the ;abbath day by keeping it holy. F. 2onor your father and your mother FI. <ou shall not murder. FII. <ou shall not commit adultery. FIII. <ou shall not steal. IG. <ou shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. G. <ou shall not covet. .. .ro,er's 31 !omenC This icebreaker is *ust for the ladiesB Dead aloud the description of a 03roverbs $- (oman0 and have each lady write down and complete the phrase, 0I am a 3roverbs $- (oman because..0 #ach person may list as many characteristics as she&d like. This will make for some encouraging storiesB + diligent caregiver + heart of compassion, love, and charity for those in need + wise, productive woman when dealing with business matters +n eager, hard worker Complimented on character, talents, and honor Confident and trusts in "od alone "ains wisdom through Christ "ood steward over money 2as an awareness of her surroundings Is filled with dignity and advice 1ess concerned with physical appearance, and more concerned with integrity and inner beauty 3hysically fit and well maintained 3rays for and supports her husband Despected and trusted by her family ;eeks ways to grow and learn $. I "m BlessedC This is a very simple, eye opening game, since everyone has something to be thankful about. 2ave everyone share as they fill in the blankC 0I am blessed because..0 Try to encourage more meaningful responsesB %. /ne 0actC #veryone writes down one unique fact about themselves on a card. It can be about anything from their favorite school mascot to their most convicting Commandment. 4ix up all cards and have everyone guess which person the card belongs toB 5. )i1 2e+reesC +ccording to the book 0;ix 6egrees of ;eparation,0 every person is connected to another through six people. In this game, choose pairs of biblical figures or any other famous people, and have groups compete with each other to see who can produce connections the quickestB !. Ten 0in+ersC #veryone holds out ten fingers in front of them at the start of the game. 9ne by one, each person must share something that he or she has never done. Hor example, 0I have never skipped two ;undays of church in a row,0 or 0I have never gotten a speeding ticket.0 (hoever else has done it must put one finger down. The last person to have fingers remaining winsB =. Toilet .a&er )3uaresC This game is great for getting people to share about themselves. 2ave everyone gather around in a circle, and let each person tear off as many squares of toilet paper as they want. +fter each person has enough, everyone has to say one thing about themselves for each square of toilet paper they collected. 7i.e. 0The first time I went to church..0 or 0I love to ride horses in my spare time.8 <ou may also use other items, such as candy or snacks.
?. !ould 4ou 5ather#C "ive cards to your group with tough questions such as, 0(ould you rather eat spiders or grasshoppers)0 or 0(ould you rather live in the @ew Testament or the 9ld Testament times)0 These can be easily ad*usted for any age group. A. 6ou7re Like Me8C In this game, people will reali,e how alike and different they are from each other. #ach player stands against one wall, while the leader stands in the middle of the room. The leader calls out a certain characteristic 7i.e. 0loves soccer0 or 0went to church this ;unday08, and those who relate to the trait cross the room to the opposite wall. Then, the people in those groups can discuss what it&s like to have that characteristic. Continue different rounds with different traitsB