Paul’s First Journey
ACts 13-14
Continue the conversation throughout the week with your kids by asking them questions pertaining to the lesson from Sunday at Redemption Kids.
The questions asked below were asked on Sunday during our time at Redemption Kids. Take some time to read the passage together, discuss the questions, watch a BRAND NEW video of the lesson, memorize the Bible verse, and remember the big idea of this week!
Ask the Questions
Bigs Discussion Questions
Who told Paul and Barnabas they had an important job to do? (the Holy Spirit)
What was Paul and Barnabas’ important job? (to travel to other cities to tell the good news about Jesus)
What did Paul and Barnabas do for the man in Lystra who could not walk? (Paul healed the man.)
When people tried to stop Paul and Barnabas from telling about Jesus, did they give up? (No!)
What is our mission as Christians? Our mission is to make followers of Jesus from every nation by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Elementary Discussion Questions
Who decided that Paul and Barnabas should go on a missionary journey? (the Holy Spirit, Acts 13:2)
How did they people of Lystra react to Paul and Barnabas at first? (They worshiped Paul and Barnabas as gods, Acts 14:11-13)
What did Paul and Barnabas do everywhere they went? (preached the gospel, Acts 13:38,49; 14:1)
How should we react to those who reject Jesus?
Guide kids to see that Paul and Barnabas preached to the Gentiles when the Jews rejected their message. Help kids understand that we are called to love everyone, even our enemies, but that when people reject the gospel, we can simply share with others, instead of taking it personally.
Who will accept and who will reject the gospel?
Lead kids to realize that we cannot know who will accept the gospel and who will reject it. That is part of the reason it is so important to share the gospel with everyone we meet. Only God knows who will and will not believe, and it’s not our job to cause people to believe, only to tell them the truth so they have the chance to.
What should we do if we are nervous or afraid to share the gospel?
Guide the kids to see that Paul and Barnabas preached no matter what hard times they faced. They were set apart for the work, and they prayed, worshiped God and fasted before going out. We too can prepare for life on mission by praying, worshiping God, studying His Word, and fasting.
Watch the Videos
Remember the 3 B’s
Big Picture Question: What is our mission as Christians? Our mission is to make disciples of all nations by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Big Idea: Paul and Barnabas told Jews and Gentiles about Jesus.
Bible Verse to Memorize - Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” - Matthew 28:19-20
Practice Catechism
Question 24: Why was it necessary for Christ, the Redeemer, to die?
Answer: Christ died willingly in our place to deliver us from the power and penalty of sin and bring us back to God.
