Lesson: Acts 24:15 (Ages 3-5)

📖 Acts 24:15 – Ages 3-5

Explanation

In Acts 24:15, it says that we can have a happy hope in God. This means we can trust and believe that something wonderful will happen in the future because God is with us. The verse talks about how everyone, both good people and not-so-good people, will come back to life after they die.

Imagine it like this: When we plant a tiny seed in the ground, we have hope that it will grow into a beautiful flower one day. Just like that, God promises us that after we die, He will bring us back to life, just like the flower growing from the seed. This gives us hope and joy because we know that God has a special plan for all of us, no matter what.

So, Acts 24:15 is a reminder that we can trust in God's promise that we will all have a new and wonderful life with Him one day, where there will be no more sorrow or pain.

Kid's Story

Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sammy who loved to collect acorns. One day, Sammy's favorite tree fell down in a big storm, and he was very sad. His friend, Wise Owl, told him about a special promise from God - that one day, everyone who believes in Him will be raised to a new life, just like the acorn grows into a big, strong tree.

Sammy didn't understand at first, but Wise Owl explained that just like the tree can grow again from a tiny seed, God can make all things new. Sammy felt hopeful and happy, knowing that one day, he would see his favorite tree again, even more beautiful than before.

And so, Sammy learned to have a confident expectation in God's promise of resurrection for everyone, both the righteous and the unrighteous.

Prayer Prompt

Dear God, thank you for loving us and for promising that one day, everyone will be raised from the dead. Help us to trust in you and be kind, just like you are. Amen.

Discussion Questions

1. What do you think "confident expectation in God" means?
2. Why do you think it's important to believe in a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous?
3. How does knowing that there will be a resurrection make you feel?
4. Can you think of a time when you felt hopeful like Paul does in this verse?
5. How can we show our trust in God by believing in the resurrection of all people?

Life Application

In Acts 24:15, we learn that we can have confidence in God's promise of resurrection for everyone, both the good and the not-so-good people. This verse reminds us that God loves all of us and wants us to be with Him forever.

Children aged 3-5 can apply this message in their real life by showing love and kindness to everyone, just like God does. They can remember that God sees the good in everyone and wants us to treat others with love and respect, no matter what.

At home, children can show love and forgiveness to their siblings or family members, even when they make mistakes. At school, they can be kind to classmates who may be different from them or who may have a hard time making friends. With friends, they can choose to include others who are left out and be a good friend to everyone.

By remembering God's promise of resurrection for all, children can learn to see the good in others and show love and kindness in their daily interactions with family, friends, and classmates.

Craft or Activity

Let's create a simple craft to help children understand the message of Acts 24:15. You can make a paper plate tomb craft.

Materials needed:
- Paper plate
- Construction paper (white, brown, green)
- Scissors
- Glue
- Markers or crayons

Instructions:
1. Cut out a large circle from the white construction paper to represent the stone that covered Jesus' tomb.
2. Cut out a smaller circle from the brown construction paper to represent the entrance of the tomb.
3. Cut out small crosses from the brown construction paper to symbolize Jesus' crucifixion.
4. Glue the smaller brown circle onto the paper plate to create the tomb entrance.
5. Glue the larger white circle on top of the brown circle to represent the stone covering the tomb.
6. Glue the crosses near the tomb entrance to symbolize Jesus' sacrifice.
7. Draw grass or flowers around the tomb to symbolize new life and resurrection.
8. Talk to the children about the story of Jesus' resurrection and how we can have confident hope in God's promise of resurrection for everyone.

This craft will help children visualize the message of Acts 24:15 and understand the concept of resurrection in a fun and engaging way.

Memory Verse or Rhyme

God's promise is oh so great,
Resurrection for all, both small and great!
In God's love, we can trust and believe,
He'll raise us up, so let's all receive!

Songs or Videos

One great Christian song for kids that relates to the message of Acts 24:15 is "My God is Powerful" by Hillsong Kids. This song emphasizes God's power and His ability to bring about the resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous as mentioned in the Bible verse.

Another wonderful song is "God's Not Dead" by Newsboys. While this song does not explicitly mention the resurrection of the righteous and unrighteous, it highlights the power and existence of God, which is foundational to our belief in the resurrection as Christians.

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