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Philip and the Ethiopian by Jennifer Tolbert
When Jesus left for heaven, he told the disciples to "go into all the world and preach the good news." He also promised that he would be with them always, even to the end of the age. God sent the Holy Spirit to help the disciples fulfill this important work. This is the story about how one of Jesus' followers, Philip, shared the gospel with a man from Egypt.
Key Themes: 1. The good news, the gospel, is for all! 2. The disciples continued Jesus's work on Earth. 3. Baptism is an important step in obeying the gospel. Memory Verse
19 So go and make followers of all people in the world. Baptize them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20 Teach them to obey everything that I have told you. You can be sure that I will be with you always. I will continue with you until the end of the world.” -Matthew 28:19-20
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. Scrolls Unroll a scroll (or a piece of paper) that says PROPHECY. Remind the children of what a prophecy is and some of the prophecies about Jesus. Read Acts 8:32-33 to the class. Is this verse hard to understand? Who is the verse about? Today, we are going to learn about how a man was reading this verse, but he didn't know what it meant. One of Jesus' followers helped him! 2. Map Quest Show the kids a map of the world during the Early Church. (Here is one. ) Show them where Jerusalem is and where Gaza is. Explain that this is where our story today took place thousands of years ago. Emphasize that we are learning all about church history. Just like you learned about how our country was founded in school, we are learning about how the church was founded in Bible school. 3. Share the Love of Jesus! Supplies: microphone, heart or talking stick SAY: Before Jesus went to Earth, he told his followers to (review memory verse). And they did that very thing! They were telling everyone they could about Jesus! Before we read our story, I want us to practice talking about how good Jesus is! When I pass you this item, that means it is your turn to speak up about Jesus! Tell me one thing you know or love about Jesus! Let the kids take turns. Encourage them to come up with different answers from the ones who went before them. Alternative: You can have the kids each share someone that they want to tell about Jesus (a friend, relative, etc.) Story: Jesus had gone up to heaven and his apostles and followers had formed the first churches. He left his disciples the Holy Spirit to help them as they built the church and spread the Good News. God sent an angel to tell Philip where to find someone who wanted to know more about God and Jesus. READ the story of Philip and the Ethiopian or read Acts 8:26-40 in the Bible. EMPHASIZE that:
Visual AidsGod is...
Connect the story back to God and his character. Explain how this story fits into God's overall story.
Activities
Game: Chariot Races
Supplies: Two boxes or laundry baskets, Two stuffed animals, and a Two pieces of rope, and tape. Create two "chariots" and put a stuffed animal in each one. Let the kids pull the chariots back and forth across the lines as they answer review questions about the story. You can read more in depth directions at the Sunday School Network.
Create Your Own Scroll
Use these scrolls from Oriental Trading and Encourage the kids to write or draw pictures that share things that are true about Jesus and God.
Chariot Craft from Trueway Kids
Supplies: Template (best on cardstock), 2 Cardboard Tubes, String, Colors, Scissors, Glue
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