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Game Description
Use this Active Game as a
discussion starter for youth on
the topic of “forgiveness”. What
does it mean to forgive? It can
also be used as an Easter
related activity to introduce
youth to the resurrection of
Christ and the forgiveness we
receive as a result of His death
on the cross

Game Materials
For each group:
• a Chair
• Three of 4 rolls of toilet paper
(The cheap rough kind is just
fine!)
• Upbeat, active music to create
an upbeat game atmosphere
for the youth.
• Optionally, you can also use a
stop watch to create a sense of
urgency and emphasize the
issue of time and speed.

Game Preparation
You can divide the youth into
teams by sex, by school, by age
group, or by randomly
assigning numbers. Each team
of youth should have a
minimum of 3 participants. A
nice number is 4 youth per
team. You can also call for 4
representatives from each
group and have the rest of the
group as spectators to cheer
them on.

Game Play
1. Ask the teams or team
representatives to come to
the front of the room.
2. Explain that one member of
each team should sit in the
chair while the other three
youth will attempt to
completely wrap him/her
with the toilet paper.
3. The goal of this game is to
cover the youth that is seated
in the chair completely so
that no part of the body or
clothing is showing.

4. The team to finish in
the quickest time the
winner. The Youth being
wrapped must remain
in place until all teams
are finished and judges
can verify the results.
5. If there are spectators,
encourage them to
cheer for their
respective teams.

After the Game
1. Tell the seated youth to remain
in place.
2. Examine each youth very
carefully in front of the whole
group. You will likely find part
of an ear sticking out, or a
nose, or foot, a shirt collar or
something not covered.
3. Point out to all the youth what
is not covered.

Game Discussion: Take it to the
Next Level
In the Old Testament, one of the
words we translate “forgive”
(kaphar) actually means “to
cover.” Just as we covered
someone with the toilet paper, we
are supposed to cover up
whatever it is they did against us
when we forgive them. We are to
cover it up and put it out of sight
and out of thought.

Unfortunately, many times our
covering is only partial. We don’t
cover up everything. There are a
few little parts that we have a
difficult time totally covering up.
But like a wound that is not
completely covered can become
infected and fester, there are
sometimes uncovered wounds of
others which also can fester and
cause decay in our relationships.
It may only a small part that is
uncovered, but it is just enough
to remind us of the wrong they
did.

It is just enough to keep us from
completely forgetting whatever it is
they did to hurt us. It can turn into
something that you might drag up later,
further jeopardizing the relationship.
When we cannot completely forget, we
cannot completely forgive.
A friend of mind in youth ministry
reminded me that in our human
forgiveness we can cover the wounds,
but only God can bring about true
healing. And sometimes, healing takes
time. But in the meantime we must still
move on in life in spite of the pain and
still act with forgiveness, all the while
trusting God to bring about the healing
we so desperately need.

When it is time to forgive
someone, be sure to forgive that
person completely. Cover up all of
the transgression so that you can
completely forgive. Matthew 6:14-
15 reminds us that when we
forgive others, God forgives us.
Our own sins are also covered.
(See also Romans 4:7-8, 1 Peter
1:18-19, I John 1:7, Psalm 85:2;
Romans 4:7; I Peter 5:20) But the
incredible part is that God not only
covers over our sin completely, but
he cleanses us from all sin and
unrighteousness. He covers us in
the blood of Christ and cleanses
and heals us.

Take a moment to examine the
relationships in your own life. Are
there any relationships where you
have been hurt and you have not yet
forgiven the person? Are there
relationships where you need to seek
or grant forgiveness? Take a moment
of prayer to lift these relationships
and the events up to God. Place it in
God’s hands for his healing and then
start living as if the transgression did
not occur. Start living a life of true
forgiveness in your relationship with
this person. Let God’s love and
forgiveness cover over the
transgression. Ask Him to help you to
show love and forgiveness in this
relationship just as he has shown
love and forgiveness to us.

Easter Discussion
After playing the game, leave the
pile of wrappings on the floor
from all the participants. Then
explain:
When Christ was in the tomb he
was also wrapped up. He was
covered in burial wrappings. On
the cross His blood was shed that
all our sins might be covered in
the Blood of Christ. Forgiveness
was complete.

When the women went to the tomb
all they saw was a pile of wrapping,
much as we see here. (Point to the
pile of wrappings on the floor) But in
the time of Christ the wrappings were
cloth instead of paper and may have
included as much as 75 pounds of
spices. And interestingly, the cloth
that was used to wrap his head was
folded up. Jesus had not been in a
rush to leave. If the body had been
stolen, as some might believe, why
would the wrappings be left behind.
Why would the thief take the time to
fold the cloth covering Christ’s head?

But the most incredible thing
about the resurrection story was
not the wrappings that were left
behind, but instead was the fact
that God’s forgiveness of us was
now complete. The blood of bulls
and sacrifices was never able to
truly cover our sin. Only the blood
of Christ, God’s only Son could do
that. And the most incredible
thing about it is we are not only
covered, we are cleansed and we
are healed. Forgiveness is
complete. And because of this
complete forgiveness we must
also forgive others in the same
way

If you have not sought the
forgiveness of Christ, Now is the
time to do so. You can find complete
forgiveness for all of the sin in your
life.
“God demonstrates His own love
toward us, in that while we were
still sinners, Christ died for us.”
Romans 5:8
“If you confess with your mouth the
Lord Jesus and believe in your heart
that God has raised Him from the
dead, you will be saved.” Romans
10:9

Jesus said, “…he who hears My
word and believes in Him who sent
Me has everlasting life, and shall not
come into judgment, but has passed
from death into life. John 5:24
“Now then, we are ambassadors for
Christ, as though God were pleading
through us: we implore you on
Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to
God. For He made Him who knew
no sin to be sin for us, that we might
become the righteousness of God in
Him.” 2 Corinthians 5:20-21

“Now may the God of peace
Himself sanctify you completely;
and may your whole spirit, soul,
and body be preserved
blameless at the coming of our
Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls
you is faithful, who also will do
it.” 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Bible Studies based on the book of Jonah
Only. This youth camp curriculum was
designed to teach the basic truths
of obedience in addition to evangelism in the
context of a Biblical character. The advantage
of going through a book and looking at one
man's story is that we see not only the
teaching but the example. It becomes much
more real!
Camp Curriculum - Whale of a Tale
-> Tell me about “Whale of a Tale”
www.creativeyouthideas.com/resources/order5.html

Creative Youth Ideas
Camp Bible Study Series
“Who Do You Say that I AM?”
www.creativeyouthideas.com/resources/whodoyousay.html
-> Tell me about “Who Do You Say that I AM?”
Jesus asked the disciples, "Who do others
say that I am?" It was easy to answer
because it required no conviction, no
commitment, and no risk. But then he
follows that question with another, "Who
do YOU say that I am?"

Live the Fruitful, Abundant Life
Jesus Promised. Great for youth camps or
weekly Youth Bible Study. There are 7
Primary Bible study Sessions in the series.
www.creativeyouthideas.com/resources/fruitofthespirit.html
-> Tell me about “Fruit Of the Spirit”
Creative Youth Ideas
Youth Camp Bible Study Series
“Fruit Of the Spirit”

"The Great Adventure" is western
themed Bible study series loosely based
around the song of the same name by
Steven Curtis Chapman. It was initially
written for a large Texas Church to use for
their Summer Youth Camp but has since
then proven popular around the world.
Camp Curriculum - The Great Adventure
www.creativeyouthideas.com/resources/order12.html
-> Tell me about “The Great Adventure”

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