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Session at a Glance

Paul Spoke to the King

Focus Passage: Acts 25:13–26:32

Key Bible Verse: Psalm 66:16

Life ApplicationEven in difficult situations, I can tell what God has done for me.

Level of Biblical Learning (Community and World)God wants people to tell others with different beliefs about Jesus and what He has done for them.

Everyone has a story. Some stories are more dramatic, humorous, or entertaining, while others are seemingly mundane—but not to God. Though all Christians have a common bond with Jesus, life's journeys take us all on different paths. Recall your own story as you reflect on Paul's life.•Read Acts 25:13-27. Imagine being Paul. You are

in jail for sharing your faith, and being passed from one person to another until it is decided who will try you. How would you respond? Would your testimony tell people what you believed about God? Would you continue to trust God to get you through the days ahead? What challenges do you face each day? How do you trust God to bring you through these difficult situations?

•Read Acts 26:1-23. Sharing his story, Paul spoke with boldness, poise, and confidence to listeners he knew were not for him. How bold are you with your testimony? Do you "edit" your testimony depending on your audience, or do you share everything God has done for you?

•Read Acts 26:24-32. How would you have responded to Agrippa's question recorded in verse 28? How do you respond when people around you ask the same type of question? Do you try to lead people to Christ? Notice how Paul summarizes his ministry (verse 29). Do you have the same ministry mind-set? How does your calling impact your ministry? Are you willing to tell people what God has done for you in any situation?

•Know the most effective testimonies are ones that are true, honest, and transparent. Pray the children you teach will see how God works in people's lives and allow Him to work in their lives as well.

Introduction to Worship (6-8 minutes)

Greet the ChildrenPlay "King Says Stop, King Says Go"

Worship (30 minutes/45 minutes)

Call to WorshipSing "Whoa!"Sing "By Faith"/Receive OfferingShow "Mystery News" VideoIntroduce the Life ApplicationTell the Bible StoryReview the Bible StoryMake Life ApplicationPrayLearn the Key Bible VerseSing "Everywhere"

Application Activities (20 minutes)

Wrap-Up (10 minutes)

Week of August 26, 2012

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Introduction to Worship

Paul Spoke to the King

1aGreet the Children

2aPlay "King Says Stop, King Says Go"

Pull It TogetherMasking tape•Tape 2 lines on the floor about 15-20 feet apart.

Teacher Tips•Play multiple games for larger groups.•Change the way the children must move—baby

steps, walk backward, crawl, and so forth.

•Select a "king."•Guide the "king" to stand behind one line.•Direct the children to face the "king" on the

opposite tape line. •Say: "The king will turn his back and say, 'The

king says go.' Everyone will begin moving toward the king. The king will then say, 'stop,' and very quickly turn around. If the king sees someone moving when he turns around, the person must go back and start again. The object is to be the first person to cross the king's tapeline and become 'king.' "

•Play as time permits. •Ask: "Was it difficult to play this game? Why?

What are some things that are difficult to do?"•Say: "Even in difficult situations, we can honor

God by the way we act. We can also tell people how God helped us through the situations."

Worship 3 Call to Worship (1 minute)•Read aloud Psalm 66:16.

4 Sing "Whoa!" (DVD, 3 minutes)

5a Sing "By Faith" (DVD, 3 minutes)/Receive Offering

6a Show "Mystery News" Video (DVD, 7 minutes)

•Ask: "What would you do if you heard a noise coming from a graveyard in your community?"

•Show the video.•Discuss how the children responded to the

noise.

7 Introduce the Life Application (5 minutes)

Pull It TogetherScissors•Print and cut apart "Skit" (CD). •Enlist a teacher and child to rehearse the skit

before the session.

Teacher TipLook for animated actors who will memorize the script or read with great expression.

•Say: "Even in difficult situations, we can tell what God has done for us. We all face difficult situations, but do we look at them as opportunities to bring glory to God?"

•Continue: "Let's listen to a conversation between a teacher and a child."

•Present "Skit." •Say: "The teacher is correct. Being a Christian

does not protect us from difficult situations. Let's discover how Paul responded to situations."

8aTell the Bible Story (9 minutes)

Pull It TogetherPrepare a child to read Paul's speech before Agrippa. Copy the speech and encourage the actor to memorize the lines.

Teacher TipsDress the actor in a biblical costume.

•Say: "Open your Bible to Acts 25." •Continue: "We learned how Paul told people

about Jesus. Let's discover what happened when he spoke to King Agrippa."

•Open your Bible to Acts 25. Tell the Bible story in your own words.

•Say: "For over two years, Paul had been in prison in Caesarea. People made charges against Paul, but he said he had done nothing wrong."

Paul Spoke to the KingBased on Acts 25:13–26:32

Narrator: Finally King Agrippa (uh GRIP uh) and Bernice (buhr NEES) arrived in Caesarea to visit Festus (FESS tuhs), the ruler. Festus told them about Paul and how people had disagreements over what he taught. Festus said Paul taught about a dead man named Jesus, a man Paul claimed to be alive. King Agrippa said he would like to hear what Paul had to say.

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The next day Paul was brought before Festus, [actor enters] King Agrippa, Bernice, and many other men in the Governor's royal hall. Festus said, "This is the man everyone has told me about. The people shouted he should be put to death, but he has done nothing that deserves death. I have decided to send him to you."

King Agrippa said to Paul, "It is okay for you to speak." [Actor speaks.]

Paul: I am glad to tell you what I am accused of by the Jews. I know you are an expert in the Jewish customs and problems.

The Jewish people know me and how I lived as a Pharisee, following all of the religious rules. Now I am on trial for teaching about God and His promises. Why is it so difficult for people to believe that God raises the dead? Yes, I did have people arrested for teaching about Jesus, voted to put believers to death, made fun of and punished believers, and chased them to other cities.

I was on one of these trips to Damascus, when I saw a light from heaven and I heard a voice asking, "Saul, why are you persecuting Me?" I asked, "Who are you, Lord?" Then Jesus replied, "I am Jesus, the One you are persecuting." Then Jesus told me He was sending me to tell people about Him so they can receive forgiveness of sin."

King Agrippa, I was obedient to Jesus. I have preached to people all around the area. It is for this reason they arrested me and are trying to kill me. I am not saying anything that Moses and the prophets did not say—that the Messiah must suffer. Through His resurrection, He will help everyone know the way to God.

Narrator: Festus shouted, "Paul, you are out of your mind!"

Paul: I am not crazy. I am speaking words of truth to you. King Agrippa believes the prophets, right?

Narrator: King Agrippa asked Paul, "Are you trying to make me a Christian?"

Paul: I wish not only you, but everyone listening would become a Christian.

Narrator: After talking things over, King Agrippa announced, "This man has done nothing that deserves death. Send him to Caesar."

9aReview the Bible Story (3 minutes)

Pull It TogetherWorship Guides•Print "Paul Spoke" Teaching Picture (CD). Display.

•Call attention to the teaching picture. •Invite the children to recall Bible story facts.•Distribute Worship Guides•Call attention to "What's the Word?"

10aMake Life Application (6 minutes)

Pull It TogetherPencils•Print "ABCs" (CD).

•Direct the children to complete "Tough Times" and "What Can I Do?" on the Worship Guides.

•Say: "Everyone faces difficult situations. Though we cannot control situations, we can control how we respond to them. Even in difficult situations we can tell people what God has done for us."

•Discuss the ABCs of becoming a Christian.•Say: "Paul wanted everyone to become

Christians. The Holy Spirit will tell you when it is time to become a Christian."

•Offer to talk with any child interested in becoming a Christian.

11aPray (2 minutes)•Pray for God's help to face difficult situations. •Call attention to "Pray for a Missionary" on the

Worship Guides.

12aLearn the Key Bible Verse (4 minutes)

Pull It TogetherPoster board, marker, tape•Create and display a poster of Psalm 66:16.

•Call attention to the verse poster. •Lead the children to read Psalm 66:16.•Guide the children to create motions for key

words and repeat the verse.•Explain: "In this verse fear means 'to have

reverence, respect, and live in awe of God.' " •Repeat the verse with motions several times.

13 Sing "Everywhere" (DVD, 3 minutes)

14aTransition to Application Activities or Wrap-Up

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Wrap-Up(Large Group Only Format)

Wrap-Up(Application Activities Format)

Week of August 26, 2012 Worship KidStyle Children's Edition Leader Guide© 2012 LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention.

15a Sing "Make Him Known" (DVD, 3 minutes)

16aReview Application Activities (5 minutes)•Invite the children to share their Application

Activity experiences. d Arts and Crafts—"God's Promise" Reminders

d Dramatic Play—Then and Now d Games—Balloon Relays d Exploration and Discovery—Pop and Tell!

17aChallenge the Children (1 minute)•Say: "Everyone will face hard times. When you

face difficulty, choose to react positively. Show others Jesus with your actions and words in good and bad times."

18aRecap the Unit (2 minutes)•Say: "This month we learned about Paul and his

missionary journeys. Were things always easy for Paul? Would you like to have been Paul? Why? What lessons can we learn from Paul?"

19aDismiss the Children to Their Parents

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What will the children know about telling what God has done for them even in difficult situations?

What will the children do as a result of being challenged to tell people what God has done for them even in difficult situations?

15 Sing "Make Him Known" (DVD, 3 minutes)

16 Play "Take the Challenge!" (5 minutes)

Pull It TogetherBasketball, scissors•Print "Review" (CD). •Print and cut apart "Challenge" (CD).

•Form two teams.•Explain: "I'll alternate between teams asking

questions from today's Bible story. Correct answers are worth 100 points. Your team may earn 50 bonus points for completing a challenge. Are you ready to take the challenge?"

•Read aloud the first review question.•Invite the team members to respond and then

select a "Challenge" card.•Award points. •Continue as time permits.

17 Recap the Unit (2 minutes)•Say: "This month we learned about Paul and his

missionary journeys. Were things always easy for Paul? Would you like to have been Paul? Why? What lessons can we learn from Paul?"

•Say: "Everyone will face hard times. When you face trouble, choose to react positively. Show others Jesus with your actions and words in good and bad times."

18 Dismiss the Children to Their Parents

Teacher TipLooking for additional resources to enhance your teaching? Check out the Levels of Biblical Learning resources available at www.lifeway.com/levelsofbiblicallearning.

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Application Activities Select from the following choices. Each choice is designed for 20 minutes of small group time.

Worship Through Dramatic PlayThen and Now•Ask: "What are some difficult situations you face? How do you deal with

these situations?"•Review the Bible story. •Say: "Paul did not let difficult situations keep him from telling people

about Jesus. Paul knew God was with him."•Distribute "Then/Now" cards and tape.•Guide the children to randomly tape the cards around the room.•Form two teams. Assign one team "Now" and the other team "Then."•Give each team a roll of crepe paper streamers.•Say: "The people on the 'Then' team will read each card. If the situation is

something people faced during Paul's time, tape your streamer to it. Unroll the streamer and move to another card, allowing the streamer to stretch to the next card. Continue for each card. The people on the 'Now' team will do the same thing, only taping their streamer to situations people face today. Some cards may be both 'Then' and 'Now.' "

•Assist as needed.•Read aloud the cards. Comment on ways people can tell about Jesus even

when faced with the situations. Contrast the "Then" and "Now" situations.•Say: "Move from one end of the room to the other without touching a

streamer. If you touch one, sit down. Let's see who can move the farthest." •Read aloud Psalm 66:16.•Pray.

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Worship Through Arts and Crafts"God's Promise" Reminders•Ask: "What are some difficult situations you face? How do you deal with

these situations?"•Review the Bible story. •Say: "Paul did not let difficult situations keep him from telling people

about Jesus. Paul knew God was with him."•Place the supplies on the table.•Say: "Use the craft supplies to decorate a foam container to look like an

animal. You can cut out and glue feet, legs, ears, eyes, or other body parts to the container. Make sure the container opens when completed."

•Assist as needed.•Guide the children to cut apart "God's Promises."•Say: "These verses tell how God will help us. Let's read a few of the verses."•Select volunteers to locate and read aloud verses.•Continue: "Pick a strip every day and read the verse from your Bible. Ask

God to help you tell people about Jesus even in difficult situations."•Read aloud Psalm 66:16.•Pray.

Pull It TogetherSmall, unused Styrofoam® food containers (1 per child); construction paper; scissors; craft glue; pom-poms; googly eyes; and other items to decorate containers•Print "God's Promises"

(CD). Copy 1 per child.

Teacher Tips•Ask fast food

restaurants to donate food containers.

•Share how you are able to tell people about Jesus through difficult times.

Pull It TogetherScissors, tape, 2 rolls of crepe paper streamers•Print and cut apart

"Then/Now" (CD).

Teacher Tips•Direct the children to

crisscross the room, creating a party-look with the streamers.

•Share how you are able to tell people about Jesus through difficult times.

•Add tape loops to the area.

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OK to copy.Worship KidStyle Children's Edition Leader Guide© 2012 LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention.

Worship Through Exploration and DiscoveryPop and Tell!•Ask: "Do Christians today face difficult situations? What are some hard

times kids face today? How can you tell others about Jesus in hard times?"•Select a volunteer to read aloud Psalm 66:16.•Instruct each child to select and hold a balloon.•Explain: "Written on the balloons are difficult things we may have to deal

with. Let's read aloud these situations."•Guide each child to state aloud the situation on his balloon.•Say: "Let's pop our balloons and discover ways God will help us."•Direct the children to pop their balloons and retrieve the papers. •Assist the children in locating the verses in their Bibles.•Guide each child to read aloud and discuss the verse related to the difficult

situation. •Say: "God did not promise life would be easy, but He did promise to

always be with us and to help us."•Distribute non-inflated balloons, paper, and pencils. •Direct the children to think of difficult situations they may face this week.•Say: "Write the situation on your paper. Roll the paper up and place it in

your balloon. Inflate and tie your balloon."•Continue: "On the outside, write God will help me."•Say: "If you face this situation, or any other difficult situation this week,

look at your balloon and remember God will help you."•Pray for each child by name.

Balloon Relays•Form two teams and line up behind the starting line.•Say: "When I say, 'Go,' the first person on your team will run to a balloon

and bring it back to the next person. She will hold the balloon and run to get another one. Bring both balloons back and hand them to the next person in line. Continue adding balloons until someone drops one. Let's see which team can hold the most balloons."

•Play the game.•Guide the children to place the balloons back in the basket. •Ask: "Was this game difficult? Why? What are some difficult situations you

face? How do you deal with these situations?"•Review the Bible story. •Guide the children to read aloud Psalm 66:16. •Explain: "Each word of Psalm 66:16 is printed on a balloon. The first

person on your team will locate the balloon with the first word, bring it back, and tape it to the floor. The next person will locate the second word. Continue until the whole verse is in order."

•Play the game.•Ask: "Which game was easier? What made one more difficult?"•Say: "God knows life is not always easy, but He promised to always be with

us. Even in difficult situations, He wants us to tell people about Jesus."•Pray for courage to tell people about Jesus, even in difficult situations.

Worship Through GamesPull It TogetherInflated balloons (2 for each word of Psalm 66:16 plus extra), permanent marker, basket, masking tape•Write the words of

Psalm 66:16 on the balloons (1 word per balloon, creating 2 sets).

•Place the balloons in the basket at the opposite end of the room.

•Create a starting line. •Prepare and post an

allergy chart listing balloons.

•Provide tape loops to secure balloons to the floor.

Teacher TipShare how you are able to tell people about Jesus through difficult times.

Pull It TogetherBalloons (10 plus 1 per child), permanent marker, scissors, paper, pencils•Print and cut apart

"Pop and Tell" (CD). Read the situation, then place the strip in the balloon. Inflate and tie the balloon. Write the situation on the side of the balloon. Continue for each strip.

•Cut the paper into small strips (1 per child).

Teacher TipStretch the balloons before distributing.

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Cheri Bladholm Paul Spoke to the King© 2012 LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. Printed in the USA. Acts 25:13–26:32

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Skit (August 26) Worship KidStyle Children’s Edition, Summer 2012© 2012 LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. Printed in USA. OK to copy.

[Child enters and gets teachers attention.]

Child: I need help!

Teacher: With what?

Child: I have to give a speech before the mayor and other city leaders.

Teacher: Why?

Child: My principal chose me to give a speech on why we should be allowed to have a Christian club at our school.

Teacher: Well, the law is clear. As long as the club is before or after school hours and led by students, you have the legal right to meet.

Child: Then why are some people trying to stop us?

Teachers: Being a Christian does not protect you from difficult situations. Many people in the Bible faced hard situations.

[Child enters and gets teachers attention.]

Child: I need help!

Teacher: With what?

Child: I have to give a speech before the mayor and other city leaders.

Teacher: Why?

Child: My principal chose me to give a speech on why we should be allowed to have a Christian club at our school.

Teacher: Well, the law is clear. As long as the club is before or after school hours and led by students, you have the legal right to meet.

Child: Then why are some people trying to stop us?

Teachers: Being a Christian does not protect you from difficult situations. Many people in the Bible faced hard situations.

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ABCs (August 26) Worship KidStyle Children’s Edition, Summer 2012© 2012 LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. Printed in USA. OK to copy.

ADMITAdmit to God you are a sinner. Repent, turning away from your sin. (Romans 3:23; Romans 6:23; Acts 3:19; 1 John 1:9)

BELIEVEBelieve that Jesus Christ is God's Son and accept God's gift of forgiveness from sin. (John 3:16; John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 5:8; Ephesians 2:8-9; John 1:11-13)

CONFESSConfess your faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. (Romans 10:9-10,13)

Asking Jesus to be your Savior and Lord is the most important decision you can make. What does the Bible say about becoming a Christian?

God loves you. (1 John 4:10)

Sin separates you from God. Sin is choosing your way instead of God's way. (Romans 3:23)

Everyone sins—even people who have already become Christians.God will forgive you and help you obey Him if you ask. (1 John 1:9)

God sent Jesus so you could have eternal life. God sent Jesus so you would not have to die for your sin. Jesus died on the cross, was buried, and rose from the dead. (John 3:16)

ABCsof Becoming a Christian

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Review (August 26) Worship KidStyle Children’s Edition, Summer 2012© 2012 LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. Printed in USA. OK to copy.

1. How long was Paul in prison in Caesarea? (over two years)

2. What governor followed Felix and brought Paul’s case to trial? (Festus)

3. Why did the Jews want Festus to send Paul back to Jerusalem for trial? (so they could kill him)

4. Where did Paul tell Festus he had a right to go for his trial? (Rome)

5. Who was the Jewish King who requested to hear Paul’s defense? (Agrippa)

6. How did Paul treat Christians before he became a follower of Jesus? (He wanted to have them arrested.)

7. What signs did Paul and his friends see and hear on the road to Damascus? (a blinding light and the voice of Jesus)

8. What did Jesus ask Paul? (“Why are you persecuting Me?”)

9. What did Jesus choose and call Paul to become? (His servant and witness)

10. To whom was Paul called to preach the good news? (Jews and Gentiles)

11. What did Agrippa say could have happened if Paul had not asked to go to Rome? (He could have been freed because he was innocent.)

12. Who died and rose again to forgive all sinners? (Jesus)

13. Who can you tell about Jesus? (Accept appropriate answers.)

14. What can you tell others about Jesus? (Accept appropriate answers.)

15. Where can you tell others about Jesus? (Answers may vary.)

16. How can you tell others about Jesus? (Answers may vary.)

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Challenge (August 26) Worship KidStyle Children’s Edition, Summer 2012© 2012 LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. Printed in USA. OK to copy.

Rub your stomach and pat your head at the

same time.

Hold your breath for 30 seconds.

Roll your tongue. Touch your toe to nose.

Say the alphabet in one breath.

Hop 10 times on one foot.

Make a silly face. Dribble a basketball between your legs.

Wiggle your ears without your hands.

Sing and hold one note for the count of 20.

Balance basketball on your fingertip for three

seconds (1 player).Whistle a tune.

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God's Promises (August 26) Worship KidStyle Children’s Edition, Summer 2012© 2012 LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. Printed in USA. OK to copy.

Deuteronomy 31:81 Samuel 12:22

Luke 12:8Joshua 1:9

Psalm 23:4

Psalm 27:1Matthew 28:19-20

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Then/Now (August 26) Worship KidStyle Children’s Edition, Summer 2012© 2012 LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. Printed in USA. OK to copy.

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Then/Now (August 26) Worship KidStyle Children’s Edition, Summer 2012© 2012 LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. Printed in USA. OK to copy.

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Pop and Tell (August 26) Worship KidStyle Children’s Edition, Summer 2012© 2012 LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. Printed in USA. OK to copy.

I'm tempted to steal or lieLeviticus 19:11

I'm tempted to be selfishPhilippians 2:3

I'm worriedMatthew 6:25-34

I'm sickJeremiah 17:14

I'm having parent problems Ephesians 6:1-3

I'm having friend problemsProverbs 17:17

I'm angryProverbs 15:1

I'm mad at my friendRomans 12:17-21

I don't think God hears meMicah 7:7

I'm discouragedRomans 8:28

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