​Read all or parts of Acts 27 from your Bible, or watch the Bible story video.

STORY: 

    Paul finally made the trip to Rome by ship. The journey was difficult and challenging but God’s timing is perfect. As Paul and the other prisoners sailed to Rome, they battled storms. The storms were so strong. The wind was so great that the ship was blown away from the direction they needed to sail. Everyone on board the ship was afraid.

    But even in the midst of the terrible storm, God was with Paul and He sent an angel to encourage him. The angel told Paul
to ‘take courage’ because no one on the ship would die. Paul believed everything would happen just like God said. And during difficulty, Paul thanked God, listened to God’s words, and trusted God to keep His promise to rescue them from the storm.

   God did rescue everyone on the ship from the storm! Even though the ship broke apart, everyone was saved. God rescued Paul and his shipmates, and God rescues us through His Son, Jesus. Like Paul, we can trust God and believe in Jesus who saves us from sin and death. 

DISCUSSION QUESTION #1:  How did God show He was with Paul during the storm? How is God with us?

ANSWER: Remind kids that God sent an angel to give Paul a message and to tell him to be courageous. Explain that Paul believed God’s words and trusted that God would do what He said. Share that God is with us through Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Explain that God shows He is with us when He speaks to us through the Bible, listens to our prayers, and helps us when we ask. 

DISCUSSION QUESTION #2: How can we trust God has a plan even when things look bad?

ANSWER: Discuss how God has given us His Word so we can trust Him and believe His promises. Remind kids that God is in control of  everything — including storms and people’s evil plans. Invite kids to share ways they have trusted God when things were hard. (Option: Choose a volunteer to read Ps. 56:3-4.) 

MORNINGS:

Dear Heavenly Father, 

 Thank You that You always keep Your promises. Thank You for the way You care for us in our daily needs and for empowering us by Your Holy Spirit to make choices that honor Jesus. Help us remain obedient and faithful like Paul through any challenge we may face. In Jesus’ name, amen.

EVENINGS: 

Dear Heavenly Father,

   Lord, we praise Your name. Thank you for being powerful to rescue us from our sin through Your Son, Jesus. Help us to cherish the gospel and to share this good news with others. Amen.