Paul’s Shipwreck
Acts 27-28
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
Where was Paul sailing to? (Rome)
What made the journey difficult? (a big storm)
Who told Paul that God would keep everyone safe? (an angel)
Did God keep His promise? (yes)
Whom can we trust to keep us safe from sin and death? (Jesus)
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
How was Paul traveling to Rome? (on a ship, Acts 27:1-2)
What happened on the journey to Rome? (a storm caused a shipwreck, Acts 27:14-44 )
What did Paul tell the other people on board? (“Take courage,” Acts 27:22)
Why do you think God allowed Paul to go through such a dangerous storm?
Help the kids see that God’s plans are always for His glory and our good. Remind them that Paul used the storm as an opportunity to show that he trusted God. By saving everyone on the ship, God proved His power and love though the storm.
Why did Paul trust God to rescue him from the storm?
Point back to God’s promises to Paul. God told Paul that he would preach in Rome. God sent an angel to remind Paul of God’s promise and encourage him with a promise of protection through the storm. Paul knew that God keeps all His promises, so He trusted God even in a difficult time.
What promises can you remember in hard times?
Guide the kids to think about the promises God has made to all believers through His Word: promises to be with us—Matt. 28:20; promises of power—Acts 1:8; promises of transformation—2 Cor. 5:17; promises of our future with Him—John 14:2-4; and so forth. Help the kids understand that our future is secure in Christ, even if our present feels unstable.
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 trusted God to rescue him.
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 36: What do we believe about the Holy Spirit?
Answer: That he is God, coeternal with the Father and the Son, and that God grants him irrevocably to all who believe.
