Paul Visited the Churches
MARCH 1, 2026
Paul Visited the Churches
As Paul traveled on his third missionary journey, he used every opportunity to tell people the good news about Jesus and to help the church. Paul was dedicated to Jesus, who called him to do the work of sharing the gospel.
Read all or parts of ACTS 19:1-10, 23-41 & Acts 20 from your Bible or watch the Bible story video.
ELEMENTARY GK STORY:
LIL' GK STORY:
STORY:
Our Bible story today taught us about the third time Paul went into the world to tell others about Jesus. He traveled to many places and churches, but he spent the most time in the city of Ephesus. Paul was in Ephesus for over three years preaching and teaching the people about the good news of Jesus.
Some people in Ephesus were angry with Paul because they didn’t like his message. They didn’t want to worship the one true God. But some people listened to Paul and trusted in Jesus. Even when Paul faced trouble from others, he never gave up and continued to tell everyone about Jesus.
God used Paul to preach the good news, perform miracles, and encourage other Christians. Paul lived his life with the goal of being on mission for God. He wanted to tell as many people as possible about Jesus. Like Paul, we are called to be on mission for God. Our mission is to make disciples of all nations by the power of the Holy Spirit.
DISCUSSION QUESTION #1: Why shouldn’t we give up sharing the gospel even when people are mean to us?
ANSWER: Remind kids that Paul never gave up sharing Jesus with others. Discuss how we may face hard times because of our faith, but everyone needs to hear the good news. Tell kids that God has promised to be with us and give us strength. Remind kids that we persevere in our faith, knowing we have a great reward in heaven. (Matthew 5:12)
DISCUSSION QUESTION #2: What is our mission as Christians?
ANSWER: Remind kids of the big picture question answer: Our mission is to make disciples of all nations by the power of the Holy Spirit. Discuss how we are all called to tell others the good news of Jesus. Remind kids that God helps us through His Spirit by giving us words to say, showing us opportunities to share, and giving us courage to speak. Tell kids that God can use them, like He did Paul, to help friends, classmates, and family members know how Jesus can save them from their sins.
WORK ON MEMORIZING OUR SCRIPTURE VERSE!
Lil' GK verse
Elementary GK verse
Or learn it through song!
Lil' GK Scripture Song
Elementary GK Scripture Song
MORNINGS:
Dear Heavenly Father,
You are wonderful and glorious! We are so thankful we get to learn more about You. Help us live for You and declare Your glory to others as we share about Jesus. Amen.
EVENINGS:
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You that through faith in Jesus we can be saved from our sin. We recognize we could never earn the forgiveness our sins need. Please help us remember Your grace so that we can live for Your glory. Amen.
