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Preaching in Pisidian Antioch

Paul's Conversion and Early Ministry

Day 100of 180
Week 20of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how Paul traced God's plan of salvation through Israel's history

2

Analyze the key points of Paul's sermon in Pisidian Antioch

3

Recognize God's consistent plan of redemption throughout biblical history

📖 Scripture Connection

Acts 13:23

“From this man's offspring, according to the promise, God has brought a Savior to Israel, Jesus.”

— Acts 13:23 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's long-planned redemption through Jesus

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • Colored pencils
  • Large sheet of paper
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide for Grade 4
  • Timeline worksheet
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

BibleMouse Adventure Map: Trace Paul's journey on a map, highlighting Pisidian Antioch

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about Paul's first missionary journey yesterday?
2Teaching (10 min)

Exploring Paul's Sermon in the Synagogue

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Paul's sermon connects Old Testament promises to Jesus
  • He explains God's plan of salvation through Israel's history
  • Paul shows Jesus fulfills God's promises to Abraham
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How does Paul prove Jesus is the promised Messiah?
  • Why is understanding Israel's history important?
3Activity: Salvation Timeline Challenge (12 min)
sermon study

Create a visual timeline of God's redemption plan from Abraham to Jesus

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a long horizontal timeline
  2. Mark key events from Paul's sermon
  3. Illustrate how each event points to Jesus
  4. Use BibleMouse Printables Library for timeline template
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Pre-printed timeline with some events already filled in

Challenge: Add additional biblical connections not mentioned in the original sermon

4Closing (3 min)

Recap Paul's key sermon points

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did Paul want people to understand about Jesus?
  • How does God keep His promises?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for His consistent plan of salvation

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about the Jerusalem Council's important decision

💎 Memory Verse

Acts 9:15

“But the Lord said to Ananias, 'Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel.'”

— Acts 9:15 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Memory Verse Relay: Divide the verse into 8 sections, write on separate cards. Children race to arrange the cards in correct order while reciting the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Paul's sermon demonstrates how the entire Old Testament points to Jesus as the fulfillment of God's promises

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use the BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional context
  • Encourage children to ask questions about the sermon's meaning
  • Help children see the connection between Old Testament promises and Jesus
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may find the historical context challenging to understand

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to connect biblical events and recognize God's consistent plan

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Research other sermons by Paul in the Book of Acts
  • Create a dramatic reading of Paul's sermon
  • Draw illustrations of key moments Paul mentions

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