Materials
Optional: Enough chairs for all participants to sit in a circle
Icebreaker Description
In this icebreaker, youth must avoid saying the number seven as part of any number or any multiple of the number 7
Preparation
Seat everyone in a circle- either on the ground or in chairs.
Icebreaker Activity
1. Begin counting. When the number seven or any multiple of seven appears, instead of saying the number, the one whose turn has come is to say, “Buzz.” For example, one, two, three, four, five, six, buzz, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, buzz, fifteen, sixteen, buzz and so forth.
2. Try to have the guests count as rapidly as possible and eliminate from the ring all those who make a mistake.
Debrief
- What makes this game difficult?
- In this game you had to replace a number with the word “buzz.” What are some of the things that we must replace when we become Christians? How can we replace them?
- Why is forming new habits so difficult?
Conclusion
This game is difficult because it deviates from what is normal for us. We are accustomed to using the number 7, and to replace it with the word “buzz” is awkward for us. It requires extra concentration and is against what is natural for us. Many things in the Christian walk are also awkward at first. We have to develop new habits that go against the natural man. At first it requires considerable concentration, but as we grow in Christ and allow the power of Christ to work in our lives, we will become accustomed to new habits and new ways of thinking. Forming new ways of thinking is the key to forming new actions and habits. We must set our minds on the things above.
Scripture
Colossians 3:1-15
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