Lesson: Acts 8:14 (Ages 3-5)

📖 Acts 8:14 – Ages 3-5

Explanation

In this Bible verse, Acts 8:14, it tells us about how the apostles in Jerusalem heard that the people in Samaria had learned about God's word. The apostles, Peter and John, were sent to Samaria to help and teach the people there more about God.

Imagine if you have a special toy that you love very much. If your friend who lives far away hears about this toy and wants to learn how to play with it, you may want to send them a video or a picture to show them how much fun you have with it. That's a bit like what the apostles did – they wanted to share the joy of knowing God with the people in Samaria.

Just like how the apostles helped the people in Samaria learn more about God, we can also share God's love with others by telling them stories from the Bible or how much God loves us. It's like being a light that shines bright for others to see and feel God's love too.

Kid's Story

Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sammy who loved to share acorns with his friends. One day, Sammy heard about a new group of squirrels in the neighboring forest who needed acorns but didn't know how to find them. Sammy knew he had to help them.

Just like the apostles in Jerusalem who sent Peter and John to help the people in Samaria, Sammy decided to gather his friends and bring acorns to the new squirrels. When they arrived, they saw the joy on the faces of the new squirrels as they received the acorns.

Sammy learned that helping others is important, just like how the apostles helped the people in Samaria learn about God. And from that day on, Sammy and his friends made sure to share their acorns with all the squirrels in the forest.

Prayer Prompt

Dear God, thank you for sending Peter and John to share Your word with the people in Samaria. Help us to be like them, spreading Your love and message to others. Amen.

Discussion Questions

1. Who were the apostles in Jerusalem?
2. What did the people in Samaria receive from God?
3. Why do you think Peter and John were sent to Samaria?
4. How do you think Peter and John felt when they were sent to Samaria?
5. How can we show love and kindness to others like the apostles did in this story?

Life Application

This Bible verse from Acts 8:14 shows us the importance of sharing the good news of Jesus with others. Even at a young age, children can apply this message by sharing stories about Jesus and God's love with their family and friends. They can tell others about Jesus' teachings and how much He loves us. Children can also show kindness and love to others, just like Jesus did, to share God's love in their everyday lives. By being kind, helpful, and loving, children can spread the message of God's love to those around them, just like Peter and John did in the Bible.

Craft or Activity

Let's create a simple craft to help children understand Acts 8:14. You can have the children make "sending" cards. Provide them with cardstock or construction paper, markers, stickers, and any other decorative supplies.

Have the children decorate the front of the card with drawings or stickers representing the apostles, Jerusalem, Samaria, and the word of God. Inside the card, write or help the children write Acts 8:14 - "When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them."

Encourage the children to take their cards home and share the story with their families. This hands-on activity will help reinforce the message of Acts 8:14 in a fun and creative way.

Memory Verse or Rhyme

When Samaria heard the Word so true,
Peter and John were sent to share the news!
Acts eight, fourteen tells us this tale,
How the apostles spread God's love without fail!

Songs or Videos

One great Christian song for kids that relates to the message of Acts 8:14 is "Go and Make Disciples" by The Donut Man. This song emphasizes the importance of sharing the word of God with others, just as Peter and John did in Samaria.

Another wonderful song is "This Little Light of Mine," which encourages children to let their light shine for Jesus and share His love with others, just like the apostles did when they spread the word of God in Samaria.

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