Human Obstacle Course

Bible Game Directions

SAY: When Paul traveled around to tell about Jesus, he faced many obstacles. Let's make an obstacle course-using just our bodies-that we can travel through in pairs.

Brainstorm with the whole group ways a pair of kids could "become" an obstacle. For example, a pair could become an archway to walk under by pressing hands together up high. Other pairs could become a swinging gate to push through by stretching out arms, logs to step over by lying on the floor, or soldiers to duck past by swinging arms like swords. After brainstorming, divide kids into pairs, and let each pair choose a different obstacle to become.

Once all the pairs have figured out their obstacles, spread them out in a circular path around the room. Have one pair at a time leave their spot to walk through the obstacle course. When they've completed the course, they return to their spot to become an obstacle again, and another pair gets a turn. Encourage the partners to look for ways to help each other through the obstacles. Play until all have had a turn to travel through the obstacle course.

After playing this game, ask your kids to sit in small groups and discuss. ASK:

• How did it feel to try to get through all these obstacles? Explain.
• What are some obstacles you remember Paul faced?
• How do you think Paul felt, traveling from city to city and facing obstacles? Explain.
• What are some ways we can help each other get through obstacles, or things that hold us back?

SAY: Spreading the word about Jesus won't always be easy-sometimes we might face obstacles. But we can work together to help each other through those obstacles.