Paul in Rome

FAMILY GUIDE

BIBLE STORYLINE Paul in Rome

Hey kids and parents! Fill in the blanks as you talk Big Idea about this week’s lesson together. Have fun! Everywhere you are is a good place to share about Jesus. Key Points Key Question • The apostle ______ﬁnally made it How can you share Jesus with others? to ______. Acts 28:14 Memory Verse • Paul started telling ______the message 1 Peter 3:15 “And if someone asks about your hope as a of Jesus. Acts 28:17 believer, always be ready to explain it.” • Some people ______and some people didn’t. Acts 28:24

• ______you are is a good place to share about the good news of ______. 1 Peter 3:15

Talk About It 1. What’s your favorite part of the video? What’s one thing you learned from it? 2. If you were having a big party, how would you go about inviting your friends? How would you parents do it? 3. Where was Paul in our story? Why was he there? 4. Who was Paul teaching about while he was in jail? 5. Read Colossians 4:5-6. Identify everything this passage tells us to do. What is the most important information we need to know in order to help a friend to trust in Jesus? 6. How will you apply this lesson to your life this week?

3 HOW DOES THIS FIT INTO THE STORY?

Instructions: ● Read the story about Paul in Rome from Acts 28: 17-24, 28-31. ● Ask the class to explain how each person or thing from the list below ﬁts into the story.

List: 1. Paul (in jail for being a follower of Jesus) 2. Rome (place where Paul was imprisoned) 3. Invitation (Paul invited anyone to come to his jail to hear about Jesus) 4. Jesus (Paul was telling people to follow Jesus, who ﬁxes our sins) 5. Acts (book in the Bible where our story is found)

Supplies needed: None

BE A LIGHT FOR JESUS CRAFT

Instructions: ● Give each kid a candle template (page 5). Have them cut out each item. ● Have them color the candle and the candle base. Then have them glue the verse to the base part of the candle and the phrase to the candle itself. ● As they work, read the story about Paul in Rome from Acts 28: 17-24, 28-31. Remind them that Paul was a light for Jesus and shared about him with anyone who would listen. We should be lights for Jesus, too.

Supplies needed: Candle template (pg. 5, 1 set per kid), Scissors, Crayons, Glue

2 Instructions: Solve the puzzles.

Big Idea

Key Question

Memory Verse

1 Peter 3:___ “And if

someone ______about your ______as a believer, always

be ______to explain it.”

4 BIBLE STORYLINE Paul in Rome

BE A 1 Peter 3:15 “And if someone asks LIGHT about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it.” FOR JESUS

5 Instructions: Solve the puzzles.

Big Idea

Key Question

Memory Verse

1 Peter 3:___ “And if

someone ______about your ______as a believer, always

be ______to explain it.”

BIBLE HANGMAN

Instructions:

● Draw a Hangman puzzle on the board and blanks for each word/phrase from below. Play a game of hangman and see if the kids can solve the puzzle before you draw a full man. ● If you have time, read the story about Paul in Rome from Acts 28: 17-24, 28-31. Remind them that Paul was a light for Jesus and shared about him with anyone who would listen. We should be lights for Jesus, too.

Words/Phrases: Paul Rome Paul invited people over to share about Jesus We should share Jesus with others Our story is from Acts

Supplies needed: None

4 ACTIVITY PAGE #2

Teacher instructions: Choose an activity for your classroom.

OPTION 1: HOW DOES THIS FIT INTO THE STORY?

Instructions: ● Read the story about Paul in Rome from Acts 28: 17-24, 28-31. ● Ask the class to explain how each person or thing from the list below ﬁts into the story.

Supplies needed: None

OPTION 2: BE A LIGHT FOR JESUS CRAFT

Supplies needed: Candle template (pg. 5, 1 set per kid), Scissors, Crayons, Glue

2 ACTIVITY PAGE #1

Instructions: Color the picture.

Key Question everywhere you How can you share Jesus with others? are is a great Memory Verse 1 Peter 3:15 “And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to place to share explain it.” about jesus

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Paul Preached In Athens Craft

Bible Story: Paul Preached In Athens

Bible Text: Acts 17:16-34

Suggested Learning Outcome: This simple coloring craft will reinforce the Paul Preached in Athens story and remind kids that help children learn that the God of the Bible, is the only true God and He raised Jesus, His Son, from the dead.

Supplies List: Printable card templates (below) Crayons, colored pencils, and/or markers Stickers and/or other things that can be used to decorate the cards

Instructions:

Step 1. Print copies of the card templates (below). Have children fold them in half and cut them out (see image). Assist as needed with younger children.

Step 2. Lead learners to color and decorate each card in a way that reflects the message on the card (see images).

Step 3. Encourage kids to give their cards to people who need to know about Jesus. They can be like Paul, delivering the same message he preached in Athens!

God God

the Creator of the Universe the Creator of the Universe

loves you! loves you!

Jesus Jesus died on the cross died on the cross and rose from the dead and rose from the dead for you! for you! God God the Creator of the Universe the Creator of the Universe loves you! loves you! Jesus Jesus died on the cross died on the cross and rose from the dead and rose from the dead for you! for you!