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Children’s Bible Program – Level 2: NT Lesson 20 “Paul Goes to Rome”

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Featured Passage: Acts 21-28

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The Holy Spirit had revealed to Paul that when he went to Jerusalem, he would be taken prisoner. The brethren were sorrowful because Paul told them that they would not see him again. Some even pleaded with Paul not to go. Yet, after Paul had encouraged the brethren and warned the elders to be good shepherds of the flock, he set sail for Jerusalem to meet his destiny.

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Discuss:

  1. With whom did Paul and his traveling companions stay when they reached Caesarea? What was different about Philip’s daughters?
  2. What happened to Paul at the temple when he arrived in Jerusalem? Who came to his rescue?
  3. How did Paul react when he realized he had spoken against the High Priest?
  4. What did Paul say that pitted the Pharisees and Sadducees against each other? 
  5. Who told the Roman commander about the Jews’ plot to kill Paul? What did he do when he found out?
  6. Who was Felix? What did Felix expect to get from Paul? 
  7. What did Paul do to avoid going back to Jerusalem when the new governor, Festus, took over? 
  8. What did Paul do when he appeared before King Agrippa and the noblemen? What was the king’s response?
  9. Why did Paul advise the Centurion not to continue on the journey from Fair Havens? What happened when they did not heed Paul’s warning? 
  10. What happened to Paul when he was bitten by a poisonous snake? How did the native people respond? What did Paul do for the people there?
  11. What did Paul do while imprisoned at Rome in his rented house?
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Memory Challenge:

Acts 26:17-18

“…I will deliver you from the Jewish people, as well as from the Gentiles, to whom I now send you, to open their eyes, in order to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Me.”

Children’s Bible Program – Level 2: NT Lesson 19 “Paul and Silas”

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Featured Passage: Acts 16-20

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After visiting many congregations, Paul and Barnabas returned to Jerusalem for a special conference. When the conference was over Paul wanted to return to the congregations and see how the brethren were doing. Barnabas decided he wanted to bring a young man named John Mark along with them on this trip, but Paul didn’t like the idea. He was opposed to him coming because he had left the previous tour before the mission was completed (Acts 13:13). Since Paul and Barnabas could not agree, Barnabas took John Mark and left for Cyprus, while Paul chose another man, Silas, to go with him.

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Discuss:

  1. Why were Paul and Silas put in jail at Philippi? What were they doing in the jail?
  2. What miracle did God perform so that Paul and Silas could be released from prison?
  3. What did the mob accuse Paul of in Thessalonica?
  4. What thing stood out in Paul’s mind about the city of Athens? Were there a lot of converts in Athens?
  5. What happened when Paul was in Ephesus? 
  6. What happened to Eutychus while Paul was speaking? 
  7. What did Paul tell the elders of the church from Ephesus? Why do you think the people were so sad when Paul left?
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Memory Challenge:

Acts 16:31

“They replied, ‘Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.’”

Children’s Bible Program – Level 2: NT Lesson 18 “Paul and Barnabas”

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Featured Passage: Acts 11-14

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After Peter had met and baptized Cornelius, Peter went to Jerusalem and explained to the brethren there that God intended people from all nations to be part of His Church. The Church was growing quickly, so the Apostles sent a man named Barnabas to Antioch to shepherd the flock there. It was in Antioch that the brethren were first called Christians. God was calling more and more people, so Barnabas went looking for Saul to help.

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Discuss:

  1. Why did Barnabas seek out Saul? Where did Barnabas find him? 
  2. What miracle did God perform after Peter had been thrown in prison?
  3. What were the disciples doing when Peter was in prison? 
  4. What other name did Saul use? 
  5. What were Paul and Barnabas sent out to do?
  6. What did the people in Lystra do to Paul and Barnabas after Paul healed a man who was born lame? What happened to Paul after some people from Antioch came to Lystra and stirred them up? 
  7. What happened to Paul in Derbe? Why do you think he went back into the city? 
  8. What kinds of things did Paul do at each congregation to ensure its stability?
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Memory Challenge:

Acts 14:22

“We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God.”

Children’s Bible Program – Level 2: NT Lesson 17 “Peter Meets Cornelius”

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Featured Passage: Acts 10

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Even though the brethren were being persecuted for their belief in Jesus Christ, the disciples continued to spread the gospel of the Kingdom of God and a way of life — “the Way”– everywhere they went. Many of the brethren at the time came from a Jewish background, and to the Jews, anyone who wasn’t Jewish was called a Gentile and was considered to be “unclean”. God did not want anyone to be considered “unclean” anymore, and He had a plan to spread the Gospel to many different kinds of people. To make His plan known, God chose to work through a man named Cornelius.

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Discuss:

  1. Who was Cornelius? What type of reputation did he have? Who did Cornelius worship?
  2. What did God tell Cornelius to do?
  3. What did Peter see in the vision while he was on the rooftop? What did Peter conclude the vision meant (Acts 10:28)? (Note: Many people wrongly conclude that this dream meant it was okay to eat unclean food.)
  4. Who was at the house with Cornelius when Peter came?
  5. What happened to Cornelius and his household while Peter was speaking? 
  6. What did Peter do after Cornelius had received the Holy Spirit? 
  7. What did Peter mean when He said “God shows no partiality”? God accepts all those who fear Him regardless of race, ethnicity, or nationality (Romans 2:11).
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Memory Challenge:

Acts 10:34-35

“In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality. But in every nation whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him.”

Children’s Bible Program – Level 2: NT Lesson 16 “Saul is Called”

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Featured Passage: Acts 9

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A young Pharisee named Saul was very zealous about God’s law, but sadly in the wrong way. He thought the brethren who were followers of Christ were trouble makers, so he wanted to get rid of them. He consented to Stephen’s death, and he dragged many men and women off to be thrown in prison for their belief in Jesus Christ. One day, Saul went to the high priest and asked for letters saying that if he found anyone in the synagogues following “the Way” (followers of Jesus Christ) he had the authority to arrest them. With the letters in his hands, he rushed off to Damascus, a nearby city, to find the brethren. Thankfully, God had other plans.

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Discuss:

  1. What do you think is meant by “the Way”? The brethren were not called Christians until later (Acts 11:26).
  2. What happened to Saul on the road to Damascus? How did he respond?
  3. Who did God send to anoint Saul so that he would receive his sight? What was his initial response to God about going to see Saul? Why do you think he hesitated?
  4. What was God’s plan for Saul? What is the first thing Saul did after baptism and receiving the Holy Spirit? 
  5. Why did Saul have to leave Damascus? How did he get away?
  6. How did the brethren in Jerusalem respond to Saul when he returned there? 
  7. Which of the brethren helped Saul and introduced him to the apostles?
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Memory Challenge:

Acts 9:15-16

“Go for he is a chosen vessel of Mine to bear My name before Gentiles, kings, and the children of Israel. For I will show him how many things he must suffer for My name’s sake.”

Children’s Bible Program – Level 2: NT Lesson 15 “Philip Preaches the Gospel”

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Featured Passage: Acts 8

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After Stephen was killed the Christians began to be persecuted more than ever before.  A young man named Saul received permission from the authorities to hunt down Christians and put them in prison. Many of the Christians began to move to other places to get away from the persecution in Jerusalem. The Apostles stayed in the area, continuing to preach the good news. Philip, a recently ordained deacon, was one of those who went out from Jerusalem preaching the gospel, making an impact everywhere he went. One day, an angel spoke to Philip and sent him on a very particular mission.

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Discuss:

  1. What is persecution? What was Saul doing to the Christians?  
  2. What was the name of the magician who had astonished the people of Samaria? Why was he following the Apostles? What did Peter tell him? 
  3. Where did the angel tell Philip to go? Whom did he meet? How was he able to catch up with him? 
  4. What part of Scripture was the Ethiopian reading when Philip overtook the chariot? What is it in this passage that Philip could use to preach the gospel? 
  5. How did the Ethiopian respond after Philip explained the passage? 
  6. Where did Philip go after he left the Ethiopian? How did he get there? What do you think he did when he got there?
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Memory Challenge:

Acts 8:12 

“But when they believed Philip as he preached the things concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were baptized.”

Children’s Bible Program – Level 2: NT Lesson 14 “The Church Begins”

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Featured Passage: Acts 2-7

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Before Jesus ascended into heaven He had told the disciples to wait in Jerusalem until they received the power of the Holy Spirit. The Feast of Pentecost had come and many people were in Jerusalem to keep it. The disciples were gathered together in a house to keep this Holy Day. As they were meeting suddenly they heard sounds like a mighty wind and something extraordinary happened!

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Discuss:

  1. What happened when the disciples heard the mighty wind? 
  2. What does it mean to speak in tongues?
  3. At the end of his message, what did Peter tell the people to do? How many people were baptized that day?
  4. What miracle happened when Peter and John went up to the temple? 
  5. Why do you think the Jewish leaders didn’t want Peter and John to preach in Jesus’ name? What happened after they told them not to?
  6. Why do you think Ananias and Sapphira lied about the money they were giving? What happened to them?
  7. Why was the office of deacon created? Who were the first deacons?
  8. What was Stephen accused of when he was arrested? Why do you think the Jews were so angry with Stephen after he spoke?
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Memory Challenge:

Acts 2:38 

“Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

Children’s Bible Program – Level 2: NT Lesson 13 “A New Apostle”

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Featured Passage: Acts 1

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Jesus had died, but now He was alive!  For forty days after He was resurrected Jesus Christ had been seen by different people – He talked, walked, and ate with them. Jesus showed the people that death had no power over Him and gave them hope in resurrection from the dead for all human beings who choose to follow God. Soon it was time for Jesus to return to His Father in heaven. The disciples gathered together to receive final instructions from the Lord.

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Discuss:

  1. What did Jesus tell the disciples they were to do once they received the Holy Spirit?
  2. How many apostles were there at this time? Why do you think it was important for there to be twelve apostles?
  3. What were some characteristics the apostles looked for in selecting a new apostle? Who were the two men between whom the choice would be made? 
  4. How did they choose between the two? 
  5. Who was selected to replace Judas? What will be his reward in the kingdom (Matthew 19:28)?
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Memory Challenge:

Acts 1:8

“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”

Children’s Bible Program – Level 2: NT Lesson 12 “Breakfast with Jesus”

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Featured Passage: John 21

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Jesus was dead, and now He was alive! He had been resurrected from the dead, which was a wonderful miracle. The disciples were so excited, but now what were they to do? The disciples had been taught by Jesus for three and a half years, but they hadn’t yet understood the full reason of why they had been called. They decided to go back to what they used to do – fishing! One morning, after spending all night trying to catch something, a man appeared on the shore. At first they didn’t recognize Him, but once they did they raced toward the beach to meet Him. They didn’t know yet, but Jesus, the Son of God, was about to give them a purpose and a mission that would change the world.

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Discuss:

  1. Why do you think Peter decided to go fishing? Who were some of the disciples that went fishing with Peter? 
  2. What did the man on the shore tell the disciples to do? What happened when they listened?
  3. Who was it that recognized the man speaking was actually Jesus? How do you think he knew it was Jesus?
  4. Who made breakfast? What do you think it would be like to eat breakfast with God? 
  5. What question did Jesus ask Peter after they had eaten? Who is represented by the lambs and the sheep that Jesus instructed Peter to feed? What was Jesus really telling Peter to do?
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Memory Challenge:

John 21:25 

“And there are also many other things that Jesus did, which if they were written one by one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that would be written.”

Children’s Bible Program – Level 2: NT Lesson 11 “The Empty Tomb”

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Featured Passage: John 20

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After being betrayed, Jesus was taken away and was killed even though He had done nothing wrong. He died for the sins of every person in the world (John 1:29, 1 Corinthians 5:7). Jesus was laid in a tomb, and His disciples were very sad, but God’s plan was not over. Early one morning, after Jesus had been buried for three days, some women came to visit the tomb. They were surprised to see that the stone covering the entrance of the tomb was pushed open. They ran to tell the other disciples to come and see. One of the women named Mary Magdalene began to cry, thinking that someone had stolen Jesus’ body. That was when a man, who she thought was the gardener, began to speak to her.

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Discuss:

  1. When did the women come to the tomb? 
  2. Who did the women tell first that the tomb was open? What did they do when they heard the news? 
  3. Why was the tomb open? Where was Jesus? 
  4. Who did Mary see when she looked into the tomb again?
  5. To whom did Christ first appear? Why did Jesus tell Mary not to touch Him? 
  6. When did the disciples see Jesus Christ after He was resurrected? What do you think it would have been like to be with the disciples when Jesus appeared?
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Memory Challenge:

John 20:31

“But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name.”