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Third Journey: Ephesus and Beyond

Paul's Missionary Journeys

Day 159of 180
Week 32of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand Paul's third missionary journey and his ministry in Ephesus

2

Identify key locations and challenges Paul encountered

3

Appreciate Paul's commitment to spreading the gospel

📖 Scripture Connection

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)

Demonstrates Paul's unwavering commitment to his mission despite challenges

📦 Materials Needed

  • World English Bible
  • Large world map
  • Colored markers
  • Journey tracking worksheet
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade 3 Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recap previous missionary journeys using BibleMouse journey map from Resource Guide

💭 Review Question: What cities did Paul visit on his first two journeys?
2Teaching (8 min)

Explore Paul's third missionary journey, focusing on Ephesus ministry

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Paul spent over two years in Ephesus
  • God did extraordinary miracles through Paul
  • Paul faced opposition but continued preaching
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What made Ephesus a challenging place to share the gospel?
  • How did Paul show courage in his ministry?
3Activity: Paul's Missionary Journey Tracker (10 min)
journey mapping

Create a colorful map tracking Paul's third journey using BibleMouse journey mapping worksheet

📝 Instructions:
  1. Locate Ephesus on the world map
  2. Draw Paul's travel route using a red marker
  3. Mark key cities with small flags or stickers
  4. Write brief notes about important events in each location
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use pre-printed stickers to mark locations

Challenge: Write a short journal entry from Paul's perspective

4Closing (3 min)

Review journey and discuss Paul's dedication

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you learn about Paul's journey?
  • How did God help Paul spread the good news?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for missionaries who share His love

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about Paul's letters to churches

💎 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: Missionary Verse Relay: Children act out different missionary challenges while reciting parts of the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Paul's third journey involved extensive ministry in Ephesus, a major cultural and commercial center

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional context
  • Encourage children to imagine traveling in Paul's time
  • Connect Paul's courage to modern-day missionary work
🤔 Common Struggles:

Understanding the geographical and cultural context of ancient missionary journeys

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to trace journey, understand challenges, show empathy for Paul's mission

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a 3D diorama of an Ephesian street scene
  • Research modern-day Ephesus using BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Act out a short drama depicting Paul's ministry in Ephesus

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