Children to -:
Bible Story Reference: – Acts 11:19-30
Memory Verse:
John 13:34-35 (NIV)
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples if you love one another.”
Opening
Bible Story
Questions
Who helped Saul to become a follower of Jesus? Barnabas
What does the name Barnabas mean? Son of encouragement
How do you think Saul felt being left out from the fellowship with the apostles? ( Receive answers from the children)
What would you have done if you were one of the apostles and Saul
came to you that he wanted to be part of the fellowship? ( Receive answers from the children)
In what ways are you able to spur your friends to do good?( Receive answers from the children)
Prayer
Thank you, Lord Jesus, for teaching us how to have authentic relationships. Help me to speak the truth always, to show genuine love and concern, and to help my friends to do good. Help me Lord Jesus, Amen.
Application
Identify a project in your environment either at school or at home that you can do together with your siblings or friends. For example, cleaning the class, or planting a tree.