Lesson: Acts 15:36 (Ages 3-5)

📖 Acts 15:36 – Ages 3-5

Explanation

Paul and Barnabas were friends who traveled to different towns to tell people about Jesus. They wanted to go back to these towns to visit their friends who believed in Jesus to see how they were doing. Just like how you check in on your friends to see how they are feeling or if they need help, Paul and Barnabas wanted to do the same for their friends in those towns. It's important to show love and care for others, just like how Paul and Barnabas cared for their friends in different towns.

Kid's Story

Once upon a time, there was a friendly bunny named Benny who loved to hop around and spread joy wherever he went. One day, Benny remembered a special verse from the Bible that said to check on friends and family to make sure they were okay.

Excited to follow this advice, Benny hopped over to his friend Sammy the Squirrel's treehouse. He found Sammy feeling a little sad and lonely. Benny sat down and listened as Sammy shared his feelings.

After spending time with Sammy, Benny felt happy that he could help his friend feel better. Just like Paul and Barnabas in the Bible verse, Benny learned the importance of checking on others and making sure they are doing well.

From that day on, Benny made sure to visit his friends often to spread happiness and show that he cared.

Prayer Prompt

Dear God, thank you for Paul and Barnabas who traveled to visit others and share Your word. Help us to be kind and caring like them. Amen.

Discussion Questions

1. What do you think Paul and Barnabas wanted to do when they said, "Let's go back and visit the brothers and sisters in every town"?
2. Why do you think it is important to check on our friends and see how they are doing?
3. How do you think Paul and Barnabas felt about seeing the people they had shared God's word with?
4. Can you think of a time when you visited someone to see how they were doing? How did it make you feel?
5. How can we show love and care for others, like Paul and Barnabas did?

Life Application

In Acts 15:36, Paul and Barnabas show us the importance of caring for others and checking in on them. Children can apply this message by showing kindness to their family, friends, and classmates. They can ask how their loved ones are doing, listen to their feelings, and offer help if needed. This verse teaches children to show love and concern for others just like Paul and Barnabas did.

Craft or Activity

One fun activity to help children understand and remember the message of Acts 15:36 is to create a "Friendship Chain." Provide children with strips of paper and encourage them to write or draw the names of friends or family members they would like to visit and spend time with, just like Paul and Barnabas wanted to visit the brothers and sisters in different towns. Then, help the children connect the strips of paper to create a chain that symbolizes the importance of staying connected and caring for others, just as Paul and Barnabas cared for the people they had preached to. This hands-on activity can help reinforce the message of building relationships and showing love to others.

Memory Verse or Rhyme

Let's go back, let's go see,
Our friends in towns, you and me.
Spread God's word, love and light,
Make sure they're doing alright!

Songs or Videos

One great Christian song for kids that relates to the message of Acts 15:36 is "Love One Another" by Yancy. This song teaches children the importance of caring for and visiting others, just like Paul and Barnabas did.

Another wonderful song is "Go and Make Disciples" by Listener Kids. This song emphasizes the message of spreading the word of the Lord and checking in on fellow believers, which aligns with the verse from Acts 15:36.

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