​Read all or parts of Acts 28 from your Bible, or watch the Bible story video.

STORY: 

    Paul had never been to Rome before, but when he arrived in Rome many people came to meet him. Paul had written a letter to the Christians in Rome when he was on his third missionary journey. Those who came to meet Paul were his brothers and sisters in Christ. Paul was so happy to see them and thanked God.

   Then Paul called some of the Jewish leaders to meet with him. Paul wanted to explain to them that he had done nothing wrong, and he wanted to share why he was in Rome. They asked him to share more about what he believed. They
knew he was a Christian and they had heard people disagree with Christianity.

   Paul told them about Jesus and how He is the Messiah the Old Testament promised. Not everyone agreed with Paul. Even
today, people may not agree with us when we tell them about Jesus. But we can share the good news trusting that some will hear and believe. 

   For two years Paul was under house arrest and continued to preach the good news about Jesus. Through Paul’s preaching many people did trust in Jesus. Paul chose to be thankful and faithful while he was under arrest. We can be faithful like Paul and share the good news. 

DISCUSSION QUESTION #1: How should you respond if people don’t believe in Jesus when you share about Him?

ANSWER: Answers will vary. Point out how Paul didn’t get angry or mad when people didn't agree with the gospel truth. Tell kids that Paul also didn’t stop sharing the good news when people didn’t believe. Remind kids that we all have the mission to share Jesus with others. 

DISCUSSION QUESTION #2:  Why is knowing and studying God’s Word important? 

ANSWER: Tell kids that when we read and study the Bible, we learn more about who God is, who we are, and His plan of salvation. Discuss how God’s Word is the standard for what’s true, and through knowing it, we can properly understand what is right and wrong in our own hearts and in the world around us. Also, knowing God’s Word helps us be prepared to share the good news of Jesus with others clearly. Remind kids that the Holy Spirit works through the truth of God’s Word to convict people of sin and open hearts to believe in Jesus. (Option: Choose a volunteer to read 2 Tim. 3:16-17.) 

MORNINGS:

Dear Heavenly Father, 

   Thank You for sending Jesus to save us. Thank You for Your love and care for us. Help us share the hope of Jesus with others. In Jesus’ name, amen.

EVENINGS: 

Dear Heavenly Father,

   Lord, You deserve all our praise; we will exalt You. We will praise Your name, for You have accomplished wonders, plans formed long ago, with perfect faithfulness. Amen.