Lesson: Acts 17:4 (Ages 3-5)

📖 Acts 17:4 – Ages 3-5

Explanation

In this verse, it talks about how some people listened to Paul and Silas sharing about God and they believed what they said. These people decided to become friends with Paul and Silas and learn more about God together.

Imagine if you told your friends about a fun game you like to play, and they thought it sounded really fun. They might want to play the game with you because they trust your words and they want to enjoy the game with you. This is a bit like what happened with Paul, Silas, and the people who believed in God after hearing them talk.

Sometimes when we learn about God and His love for us, we feel happy and want to be closer to Him. Just like how these people felt when they heard Paul and Silas share about God. It's like making new friends who also love God, and you can all learn and grow in faith together.

Kid's Story

Once upon a time in a bustling town, there was a little squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to gather nuts and share them with his friends. One sunny day, Sammy overheard Paul and Silas talking about God in the town square.

Curious, Sammy scurried closer to listen. He learned that many people were persuaded by Paul and Silas's words and decided to follow God. Sammy felt a warm feeling in his heart and wanted to learn more about God too.

Excitedly, Sammy joined the group of God-fearing animals in the forest, including wise owls and kind rabbits. They all shared their love for God and helped each other understand His teachings.

Just like Sammy, we can be like the animals in the forest and join others who believe in God. We can learn and grow in our faith together, just like the people who joined Paul and Silas.

Prayer Prompt

Dear God, thank you for helping people believe in you, like Paul and Silas. Help us to trust in you too. Amen.

Discussion Questions

1. Who were some of the people who decided to follow Paul and Silas?
2. What do you think it means to be persuaded to follow God?
3. Why do you think it's important to have faith, like the God-fearing Greeks and prominent women did?
4. How do you think Paul and Silas felt when more people joined them in following God?
5. Can you think of someone you know who loves God and follows Him like Paul and Silas?

Life Application

This Bible verse from Acts 17:4 shows us that when people hear the good news about Jesus, some believe and join together with others who believe in Him. Children aged 3-5 can apply this message in their lives by sharing about Jesus with their friends and family. They can tell others about how much Jesus loves them and how He wants to be their friend forever. Just like Paul and Silas shared the good news, children can tell others about Jesus and invite them to learn more about Him.

Craft or Activity

Let's create a simple craft to help children understand and remember the message of Acts 17:4.

Activity: "Joining Paul and Silas" Bracelet Craft

Materials needed:
- Colorful beads
- Elastic string or yarn
- Scissors

Instructions:
1. Explain to the children that in Acts 17:4, some people were persuaded to join Paul and Silas in spreading the message about Jesus.
2. Have the children string beads onto the elastic string or yarn to create a bracelet. Each bead can represent a person who joined Paul and Silas.
3. As they string each bead, encourage them to think about someone they know who loves God and follows Jesus.
4. Once they have finished stringing the beads, tie the ends of the string together to make a bracelet.
5. Encourage the children to wear the bracelet as a reminder that just like the people in Acts 17:4, they can also choose to follow Jesus and share His love with others.

This craft will help children visually understand the message of people joining Paul and Silas, and it will serve as a tangible reminder of how they can also choose to follow Jesus.

Memory Verse or Rhyme

Let's hop and skip with joy so true,
Some were persuaded, joined the crew!
With Paul and Silas, they did walk,
Greeks and women, they all did talk!

Songs or Videos

One great Christian song for kids that relates to the message of Acts 17:4 is "We Are One in the Spirit" (They'll Know We Are Christians By Our Love). This song emphasizes unity and community among believers, just like how different people came together to follow Paul and Silas in Acts 17.

Another wonderful song is "This Little Light of Mine." This song reminds children that they can shine their light for Jesus wherever they go, just like how the God-fearing Greeks and women joined Paul and Silas in spreading the message of God.

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