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First Journey: Cyprus and Galatia

Paul's Missionary Journeys

Day 157of 180
Week 32of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how early Christians spread the gospel

2

Identify key locations of Paul's first missionary journey

3

Recognize God's power to overcome opposition

📖 Scripture Connection

Acts 13:2-3

“As they served the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, 'Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.' Then, after fasting and praying, they laid their hands on them and sent them away.”

— Acts 13:2-3 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's direct calling and guidance in mission work

📦 Materials Needed

  • World English Bible
  • Large world map
  • Colored markers
  • Blank paper
  • BibleMouse Journey Mapping Worksheet
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse adventure begins! Recap Paul's conversion and God's plan to use him to spread the gospel

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about Paul's life before becoming a missionary?
2Teaching (8 min)

Exploring Paul and Barnabas's first missionary journey through Cyprus and Galatia

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • How the church in Antioch sent Paul and Barnabas
  • Traveling to different cities to share Jesus's message
  • Facing challenges but continuing to spread the good news
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think it was like to travel in those times?
  • How did Paul show courage in telling others about Jesus?
3Activity: BibleMouse Missionary Map Adventure (10 min)
journey mapping

Create a colorful map tracking Paul and Barnabas's journey

📝 Instructions:
  1. Use BibleMouse Journey Mapping Worksheet
  2. Mark cities visited: Antioch, Salamis, Paphos, Perga, Iconium, Lystra, Derbe
  3. Draw simple illustrations of key events
  4. Use different colored markers for travel routes
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Trace pre-drawn routes with parent help

Challenge: Add details about specific ministry experiences in each city

4Closing (3 min)

Reflect on how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things

📝 Review Questions:
  • What cities did Paul and Barnabas visit?
  • How did they show courage in sharing the gospel?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for people who share His love around the world

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore Paul's second missionary journey into Europe

💎 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: Mission Journey Verse Relay: Children take turns walking/marching while reciting parts of the verse, mimicking Paul's missionary travels

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

First missionary journey marks the deliberate expansion of Christianity beyond Jewish communities

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use the BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional context
  • Encourage children to imagine the challenges of traveling in ancient times
  • Help children understand that spreading the gospel takes courage
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find it hard to understand the geographical and cultural context

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to trace the journey and understand the missionary's purpose

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a missionary prayer journal
  • Research modern-day missionaries
  • Act out scenes from Paul's journey using BibleMouse drama props

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