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During Paul's second missionary journey, he took Silas and Timothy with him. They traveled to 21 different places such as Philippi, Thessalonica, Ephesus, and Corinth. Some of these places were dangerous and people tried to stop Paul's work. Others, were converted and helped to establish new churches where they lived. Key Themes: 1. The people Paul taught were often different from him. 2. We should share the message of Jesus. 3. God wants every person on earth to have the opportunity to hear the Good News, believe it, repent (turn away) from sin, confess and be baptized, so they can be saved! Memory VerseRomans 10:13-14 13 for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”[a] 14 How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? SongsBooks of the New Testament Apostles Song Every Move I Make Jumping Up and Down Roll The Gospel Chariot Said I Wasn't Stand Up and Shout It This Little Light of Mine StoryBegin Class with Songs, Games, Table Activity, or Sharing Time Open Class in Prayer Introducing the Story Ideas 1. Map Tracing Bring a map of Paul's Missionary Journeys. Review the places he visited in his first journey. Show where he will travel for this second. 2. Small Boat Water Play (Better for Younger Kids) Bring a small tub of water and toy boats. Let them float the boats in the water and introduce the idea of traveling by boat and that our friend, Paul traveled by boat to share the gospel. Story: Paul was a follower whose life was marked by devotion and determination. While he faced many hardships on his journeys, he never let that stop his important work. During his second journey, he faced prison and riots. But he also converted people and saw God's hand in all of his work. He never gave up! SHOW the video of Paul's Second Missionary Journey or read Acts 16-18 in the Bible. You can also focus on individual stories such the story of Lydia, the story of Paul and Silas in prison, or the riot in Ephesus. You can find individual lessons for these stories here. EMPHASIZE that:
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Training to Become a Christian by Jennifer Tolbert
The people Paul taught were often different from him. Like Jesus, Paul used examples the people would understand to teach them about God and how to live in a way to please Him. Many times, we think the churches looked a lot like our churches. But in reality, they were new Christians trying to figure out how to live a completely different way than they were used to living! Even though many of them were grown-ups, spiritually, they were like babies!
Paul used the idea of the Olympics to teach them about training for God! Key Themes: 1. The people Paul taught were often different from him. 2. We should share the message of Jesus. 3. God wants every person on earth to have the opportunity to hear the Good News, believe it, repent (turn away) from sin, confess, and be baptized, so they can be saved! Memory Verse
Romans 10:13-14
13 for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”[a] 14 How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? Songs
Books of the New Testament
Apostles Song Every Move I Make Jumping Up and Down Roll The Gospel Chariot Said I Wasn't Stand Up and Shout It This Little Light of Mine Story
Begin Class with Songs, Games, Table Activity, or Sharing Time
Open Class in Prayer Introducing the Story Ideas 1. Silly Races/Contests Make up some silly races they can do around the room. Some ideas include balancing a ping pong ball on a spoon, balance a foam block on their head or riding a pool noodle stick horse. They can also toss soft items into buckets or try to build the tallest tower. Anything silly and fun, but a little competitive. ASK: Do you like to win? How does it feel to win? If you wanted to win a contest, what are some things you might do to get ready? 2. Sports (Better for Older) Ask is any of the kids in the room play sports. Let them share what sports they play. Ask questions like, what do you do at practice? Does the coach ever tell kids to focus? Why do you think that is? Is practice always fun or is it sometimes hard too? How does it feel to win? How does it feel to lose? 3. History of the Olympics Research and share some fun facts about the Olympics. You could also highlight some famous Olympians or play some Olympic trivia. Story: Paul traveled all across the known world teaching and preaching the gospel. As he converted new Christians and established new churches, he didn't just leave them behind. He continued to teach and encourage them by sending the new churches letters. In one of the letters he sent to the young church in Corinth, he used the example of training for the Olympics to demonstrate how seriously we should train for Heaven. READ the story of Run the Race or read Corinthians 9: 24-27 in the Bible. EMPHASIZE that:
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Connect the story back to God and his character. Explain how this story fits into God's overall story.
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When believers began to spread the Good News, they used the massive Roman highway system that connected every corner of the Empire. Many of these roads remain to this day. Early Christian preachers, such as the apostle Paul, carried the gospel to cities across the Roman Empire. Some found this new God intriguing, while others felt threatened. However, the Roman Empire also provided the early Church with its greatest obstacle. Christians held very different views than the Roman government. For example, they only worshipped one God and not the pagan gods or the emperor. The Roman Empire began to view the early Christians with great suspicion. This was the situation the apostle Paul faced as he taught about Jesus.
Key Themes: 1. The people Paul taught were often different from him. 2. We should share the message of Jesus. 3. God wants every person on earth to have the opportunity to hear the Good News, believe it, repent (turn away) from sin, confess and be baptized, so they can be saved! Memory Verse
Romans 10:13-14
13 for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”[a] 14 How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? Songs
Books of the New Testament
Apostles Song Every Move I Make Jumping Up and Down Roll The Gospel Chariot Said I Wasn't Stand Up and Shout It This Little Light of Mine Story
Begin Class with Songs, Games, Table Activity, or Sharing Time
Open Class in Prayer Introducing the Story Ideas 1. Going on a Trip Bring a globe or map to class. If older, allow children to share places they have visited. With younger kids, you may suggest places that may be of interest such as Disney World, the Grand Canyon or Niagara Falls or share about some great vacation spots you have visited. Show them how far you traveled to get there and some interesting things about that place. Then, SAY: Today, we are going to talk about an important trip that God chose Paul to go on. It was a missionary trip to teach and share about Jesus. 2. Adopt a Missionary Find a foreign missionary that your church supports. Show pictures of them and their work and show the kids where they are working on a map. Discuss what might be good about being a missionary and what might be a challenge. Take a moment to pray together specifically for that missionary, let the kids make postcards or letters of encouragement. You could even make a care package to send to them. Story: Jesus had gone up to heaven and his apostles and followers had formed the first churches. The gospel was spreading throughout the land. This brought great joy to many, but many of the Jewish leaders and Roman governors were suspicious of this new teaching. Paul, known as one of the boldest teachers in the New Testament, was chosen by God to go on an important missionary journey to spread the gospel. He traveled to Cyprus, Paphos, Antioch, Iconium, Lystra, Derbe and Jerusalem. At each location, he preached the good news and many became followers and formed churches in their town. He was also met with persecution and was even stoned! SHOW the video of Paul in Cyprus or read Acts 13-15:35 in the Bible. EMPHASIZE that:
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