Tell of an experience that greatly influenced what you believe about prayer.       What makes God laugh?       What was the most significant event leading to your conversion to Christ?       Tell of a time you were surprised by what you found in the Bible.       Name two ways playing this game could be helpful for Christians.       Pronounce a blessing over the person to your right which you feel would be an encouragement.       What have you observed that influenced your feelings about humility?       Name one Christian virtue demonstrated by each person playing this game.       In what way do you feel many Christians live beneath their privileges?       Identify a Christian virtue in the life of the person to your left that has been an encouragement or inspiration to you.       If it were in your power, what would you like to be doing for God ten years from now?       What do you believe about death?       Explain what it might be like to dance with Jesus.       Identify a response given by someone playing this game and explain why it surprised you.      

 
 
 
 
 


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This game has been played in various settings in different countries. You are guaranteed to find treasure because you will be looking in the right place—the hearts of Christians.

Treasure Hunt is a Christian conversational game intended to be a catalyst for drawing out practical wisdom and understanding—treasures—from the hearts of Christians who enjoy wholesome conversational fun. It is best played in groups of four to ten though it can be played by more than that. If there are more than twelve, the group could divide.

The recommended way to play is for each person in the circle to receive a card with a question on it. Beginning with any one person, each participant will ask the question on his card to another participant. By the time each person in the circle has asked his question, each participant should have also had an opportunity to answer one question. This keeps everyone involved. After the question and answer exchange has gone around the circle once, the process is repeated as many times as the group agrees. An alternative way to play is to distribute more than one card per person to give more flexibility.

There are no wrong answers. The questions ask for opinion and everyone has a right to their own opinion. After answering the question, the respondent may also give a brief explanation of why or how they arrived at their opinion. The group should remember that each person has an opinion worth hearing.

In many instances participants will learn from the other’s responses. When participants do not agree with responses, they can, nevertheless, better understand the other person—just for having heard the response. In either case, a valuable result is realized.

The game can last whatever length of time seems appropriate. It can be played after dinner at the dinner table, in the living room, den or even while traveling.

There is no time limit for answers though answers should not be so long that some participants dominate. Limited group discussion of a person’s response is allowed, but so that the game continues to be a catalyst for drawing out treasures in everyone’s hearts, discussions should be limited, moving on to other persons, questions, and responses.

If the person drawing the question does not like the question he drew, he may draw another. If someone prefers to not answer a question, they may ask for another question.

This is just a game. It facilitates wholesome sharing, creative conversation, and the development of mutual understandings. It is not a Bible study nor is it intended for group therapy or a contest in psychoanalysis. It is merely a catalyst for healthy Christian conversation, personal growth, and great Christian fellowship. The treasure is already there.

“Love the Lord your God . . . with all your mind.” Mathew 22:37

“ . . . whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Philippians 4:8

You may download these questions, print them on paper and cut it so each question is on its own small sheet of paper. These can then be used again and again each time you want to play this game.

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