The Great Jesus Hunt — Youth Group Game + Devotional

Turn a high-energy search game into a powerful moment of gospel clarity.

The Great Jesus Hunt is an interactive Scripture memory experience built around Luke 15. Students race to find hidden Mini Jesus figures and reveal a full memory verse—while learning the difference between merely looking and truly seeking. The activity pairs movement with meaning, helping young people connect the excitement of the hunt with the heart of God, who seeks the lost and rejoices when they return.

This ready-to-use downloadable packet equips leaders with everything needed to run the event smoothly and lead a focused, Scripture-centered discussion afterward.

What’s Included

-Complete Game Setup & Instructions — clear directions for multiple group sizes and spaces (Additional game items may need to be purchased separately from local retailers) 

-Printable Memory Verse Layouts — formatted for team play

-3-Page Devotional — explores Luke 15:4–24, guiding students from the thrill of the search to the truth that God seeks them with love and purpose

-Printable + Editable Event Flyer — easy promotion for your youth group

-Shareable Social Media Graphic — invite and engage your community

Students experience the contrast between casual searching and wholehearted seeking, then reflect on what it means to be found by God. The devotional emphasizes repentance, restoration, and the joy of returning to the Father—anchored in the promise: “You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.” (Jeremiah 29:13, ESV)