Details
Thou Shall Date is a laugh-out-loud game that uses fictional dating profile tags to introduce (or reintroduce) students to biblical characters in a memorable way.
Why Play This Game?
This game creates laughter while still accomplishing something meaningful. It humanizes biblical characters, sparks curiosity about Scripture, and opens the door for teaching in a non-threatening way. It works especially well around Valentine’s Day, during dating or relationship series, or as a fun icebreaker before a deeper conversation.
How to Play:
-A leader reads a funny “dating profile” based on a biblical character
-Students guess which character the profile describes
-Play can involve the whole group, teams, or on-stage contestants
The included Word document outlines three different ways to play, making it easy to match the game to the size, energy, and vibe of your group
A Built-In Teaching Opportunity:
Each profile creates a natural moment to briefly explain who the character is, why their story matters, and how it connects to the larger biblical narrative. It also serves as a subtle way to gauge students’ familiarity with Scripture and identify future teaching opportunities, without putting anyone on the spot.
Additional Word Document Included:
An additional Word document expands on the vision behind the game, explains each play format in detail, and offers practical guidance for using the game as a teaching tool with your group.
This Resource Includes:
- Complete PowerPoint game file
- Individual (10 Q&A + Instructions) game slides (jpeg files)
- Document with expanded vision, instructions, and teaching tips (Word file)
- Title slide (jpeg file)
