The Bible's One Big Story
Understand how the early church shared the gospel message
Identify the key mission Jesus gave to his followers
Develop a heart for sharing God's love with others
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. You will be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the uttermost parts of the earth.”
— Acts 1:8 (WEB)Explains the church's mission to spread the gospel everywhere
BibleMouse adventure begins! Recap how Jesus gave his disciples a special mission before ascending to heaven
Exploring how the early church spread God's message of hope
Create a visual representation of how the gospel traveled
Simpler: Focus on 3-4 key locations
Challenge: Research and add dates of early missionary journeys
Reflect on how God uses ordinary people to share his message
Pray for courage to share God's love
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how God's promises are fulfilled in Jesus
“He who testifies to these things says, 'Yes, I am coming soon.' Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.”
— Revelation 22:20 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Mission Verse Relay: Create hand motions for each key word, then race to put the verse in order
The book of Acts shows how the early church grew from a small group to a worldwide movement
Children might feel nervous about sharing their faith
Curiosity about spreading God's message, empathy for others