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bibletimewww.besweb.com STORY 1: Peter helps

This story is about bringing Dorcas back to life. READ: : 36-43 Adult Guidance - Use the small pictures to introduce the characters, Peter and Dorcas. Try to deal sensitively with the subject of Dorcas’ death as children of this age may have limited understanding and experience. A8

A lady called Dorcas lived beside the sea. She loved . She was a good, kind lady who made clothes for people who were poor.

Peter Dorcas

Join the dots to draw the clothes which Dorcas made.

One day Dorcas became very sick and died. Everyone was sad. Peter went to Dorcas’ house and prayed. He told her to get up and helped her to her feet. God’s power had made her alive and well! Many people trusted in Jesus when they saw what God had done for Dorcas.

We should trust in the Lord Jesus too. level 0 / 10 bibletime Level 0 Bible Stories A8

STORY 2: Peter learns from God

This story is about God’s love for everyone. READ: : 1-23 Adult Guidance - The Bible says that God loves everyone in the world – no matter what their color or age. It also says that God’s greatest example of love was when He sent Jesus to die on the cross for us.

Cornelius was a very important soldier in the army. He came from a different country than Peter.

Now God had a special job for Peter to do. God loved Cornelius and wanted Peter to tell him about Jesus.

As Peter was praying, God explained to him that He loved Cornelius everyone, no matter where they lived.

Color the children and the world.

The Bible says that God loves everyone in the world today and that He loves you too.

“...God so loved the world...” John 3: 16 / 10

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STORY 3: Peter and Cornelius

This story is about Cornelius believing in Jesus. READ: Acts 10: 17-48 Adult Guidance - Review Story 2. Use the small pictures below to talk about the characters and the story so far.

Just after God spoke to Peter, three of Cornelius’ servants arrived to see him. They asked Peter to visit Cornelius. What would Peter do?

Now Peter understood that God loved Cornelius so he went with the servants.

Peter Cornelius

Color the road that Peter travelled on RED.

Cornelius was glad to meet Peter. It was all part of God’s plan!

All of his family and friends were in the house. Peter told them the good news about Jesus.

That day Cornelius and his family believed in Jesus and their sins were forgiven.

The Bible says that we too can have our sins forgiven when we believe in the Lord Jesus. / 10

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