Use a dartboard, or make your own with a corkboard and a piece of paper that has a circle sliced into 10 to 20 numbered sections.
Have each person throw a dart at the dartboard and note the number of the section the dart lands in. Each person must come up with that number of different ways people can mess up or hurt others. List these sins on a giant piece of paper. Explain the definition of sin as missing the mark, initially used in Greek marksmen competitions.
Discussion
- Based on the list the group created, discuss each issue or group of behaviors brainstormed.
- Does our conscience tell us this is wrong? Why did God give us a conscience? Why can't our conscience change our behavior?
- Do any Old Testament laws say this is wrong? What is the purpose of the law? How is the law like a mirror?
- What would Jesus say about this action? How would he balance grace with a challenge to change?
- How does today's culture deal with this behavior? Is it tolerated or frowned upon?
Leaving Sin Behind
Finish by sticking a nail through the folded list onto the dartboard. Draw a big cross on the paper, representing the forgiveness and peace Jesus gives. Pray for each other and the sins discussed.
