Paul Before Rulers
Acts 24–26
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 rulers about Jesus? (Paul told rulers about Jesus.)
Where was Paul kept? (in prison)
How long did Felix keep Paul in prison? (two years)
What had Paul done wrong? (nothing)
Did Paul stop telling people about Jesus? (no)
What will happen for all Christians in the future? One day, all Christians will see Jesus in His glory and live with Him forever.
Elementary Discussion Questions
Who had planned to kill Paul? (the Jews, Acts 23:15)
How often did Paul and Felix, the governor, meet to talk about faith? (many times for two years, Acts 24:27)
Who did Paul tell Festus he wanted to see? (Caesar, the emperor of Rome; Acts 25:10)
How was prison a blessing from God for Paul?
Guide the kids to think about what Paul’s enemies wanted to do to him. Remind the kids that as long as Paul was being held by the Romans, the Jewish religious leaders who hated him could not achieve their goal of killing Paul.
Why was Paul willing to stay in prison when he hadn’t broken the law?
Direct kids to think about Paul’s understanding of God’s promises. Paul knew that God wanted him to go to Rome to share the gospel, and asking to speak with Caesar is one way Paul could do so. Paul also knew that the rewards of obeying God are worth giving up anything the world can offer us, such as wealth, comfort, or power.
Have you done difficult things to share the gospel?
Help kids think critically about their lives. Ensure they know that this is a safe place to talk about their feelings. Encourage all the kids who admit they haven’t done anything difficult to share the gospel, and pray over the group that God will give them courage and opportunities to share.
Watch the Videos
Remember the 3 B’s
Big Picture Question: What will happen for all Christians in the future? One day all Christians will see Jesus in His glory and live with Him forever.
Big Idea: Paul was willing to do hard things to share the gospel.
Bible Verse to Memorize - And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6
Practice Catechism
Question 35: Since we are redeemed by grace alone, through faith alone, where does this faith come from?
Answer: All the gifts we receive from Christ we receive through the Holy Spirit, including faith itself.
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