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From Persecutor to Preacher

Paul's Missionary Journeys

Day 156of 180
Week 32of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how God can transform anyone's life

2

Describe Paul's conversion on the Damascus road

3

Recognize that Jesus can change hearts completely

📖 Scripture Connection

Acts 9:15

“But the Lord said to him, 'Go your way, for he is my chosen instrument to bear my name before the nations and kings, and the children of Israel.'”

— Acts 9:15 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's ability to use anyone for His purpose

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • White paper
  • Colored markers
  • BibleMouse journey map
  • Scissors
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse adventure begins! Recall how believers were scattered by persecution, but continued sharing Jesus' love

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about spreading the gospel last week?
2Teaching (8 min)

Today we'll explore how God dramatically changed Saul (Paul) from a persecutor to a preacher

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Saul was angry with Christians and wanted to arrest them
  • On the road to Damascus, Jesus appeared to Saul in a bright light
  • Saul became blind and heard Jesus' voice
  • God used Ananias to help Saul understand his new mission
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you think Saul felt when he was suddenly blinded?
  • What does this story teach us about God's power to change people?
3Activity: Before and After Paul Poster (10 min)
transformation study

Create a poster showing Paul's transformation

📝 Instructions:
  1. Fold paper in half
  2. Draw 'Saul the Persecutor' on left side
  3. Draw 'Paul the Preacher' on right side
  4. Write key changes between the images
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps with drawing

Challenge: Add Bible verses explaining the transformation

4Closing (3 min)

Recap Paul's amazing transformation

📝 Review Questions:
  • How did God change Saul?
  • What was Paul's new mission?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for His power to change lives

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore Paul's first missionary journey

💎 Memory Verse

Acts 20:24

“But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.”

— Acts 20:24 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Paul's Journey Verse Puzzle - Cut memory verse into word strips, have child reassemble while reciting

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Paul's conversion is a powerful example of God's transformative grace

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use dramatic storytelling to capture child's imagination
  • Emphasize God's love and ability to change hearts
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find the sudden transformation confusing

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's understanding of God's power to change lives

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Act out the Damascus road scene
  • Create a timeline of Paul's life
  • Use BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional activities

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