Jeremiah 29:11-14 (11) For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (12) Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. (13) You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. (14) I will be found by you, declares the LORD, and will bring you back from captivity. I will gather you from all the nations and places where I have banished you, declares the LORD, and will bring you back to the place from which I carried you into exile.
WALK-AWAY (State at beginning and conclusion of lesson).
"God often uses the "ordinary" person to show the importance of obeying God, trusting Jesus in your heart, and standing up for God.".
TEACHER/SMALL GROUP LEADER:.
ICE BREAKER (10 minutes): Divide group into two groups on either side of the room or meeting space. .
Ask for 2 volunteers who will be blindfolded. The blindfolded volunteer will be on .
the floor with puzzle pieces. .
ROUND 1: On the command "go" the blindfolded students will try to put puzzle pieces together with no directions. .
One minute into this round the leader should call "TIME". Student remains blindfolded and is told .
how many correct pieces or puzzle were connected.
ROUND 2: Blindfolded student will receive directions from one student at a time. The directions are to specific and detailed. .
After 2 minutes call "Time". Student stays blindfolded and correct number of connected puzzle pieces are counted.
ROUND 3: Blindfolded student will have 2 students assist them as they put the puzzle together following the words.
and guidance of assigned 2 students. After 2 minutes call time and see if puzzle is complete.
TRANSITION: This game helps us understand how to listen, seek and surrender to God's guidance.