The Ten Commandments Game and Discussion

 
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We carved the original Ten Commandments on wood tablets and added a version of ‘everyday’ rules on the other side. Our designer blocks spark conversation and discussion.

Scroll down for a Ten Commandments Game with follow up discussion questions.

 
 

The Ten Commandments Game

Our version of the Ten Commandments is double-sided. On one side, we have inscribed a traditional translation, and on the other side, we have offered a modern interpretation. Play a game with your family to add an additional layer of meaning by sharing some personal experiences.

Set-Up: Place the numbered wooden tiles inside of the canvas pouch. Place the remaining two pieces on a flat surface nearby.

Step 1: Taking turns, each person will randomly select a piece from the pouch and read both sides aloud. The first challenge is to guess which side is the modern interpretation (Hint: look at the photos on the insert for the answers).

Step 2: Next, each person can share a memory based on one of the following prompts:

  • Was there a time when it was hard for you to follow this rule?

  • Was there a time when it was easy for you to follow this rule?

  • Was there a time when you helped somebody else follow this rule?

  • Was there a time when you broke this rule?

Step 3: After each turn, place the tile on the flat surface to construct the tablets together.

Follow-up Discussion Questions:

What do you think about rules?

  • Do you think it can be helpful to have rules? How come?

  • What do you think motivates people to follow rules?

  • Do you think it’s better to have strict rules or loose guidelines?

  • Is there a difference between “honoring” rules and “obeying” rules? What do you think?

How do rules develop over time?

  • Who was responsible for making sure we still know about the Ten Commandments today?

  • Can you think of any other sets of rules that existed before you were born? How are they similar or different from the Ten Commandments?

  • If you compare nowadays to the original time of the Ten Commandments, what do you think are the biggest differences?

  • If you compare nowadays to the original time of the Ten Commandments, what do you think is still the same?

What do you think about the Ten Commandments?

  • Are there any rules that you would like to change?

  • Are there any rules that you think are missing?

  • Do you think these rules will still be important in 100 years? What about in 1,000 years?

  • What do you think society would be like without the Ten Commandments?

Moran Refua2021, shavuot-2021Comment