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Paul's First Missionary Journey

Paul's Conversion and Mission

Day 78of 180
Week 16of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the key events of Paul and Barnabas's first missionary journey

2

Identify the challenges and victories of early Christian missionaries

3

Recognize God's faithfulness in spreading the gospel

📖 Scripture Connection

Acts 13:2-3

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

— Acts 13:2-3 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's direct calling and commissioning of missionaries

📦 Materials Needed

  • World English Bible
  • Notebook
  • Colored pencils
  • BibleMouse Journey Map printable
  • Timeline worksheet
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

BibleMouse adventurers, today we're exploring Paul and Barnabas's incredible first missionary journey! Let's trace their steps and see how God used them to spread the good news.

💭 Review Question: What do you remember about Paul's calling from our previous lessons?
2Teaching (10 min)

In this BibleMouse lesson, we'll follow Paul and Barnabas as they travel through Cyprus and Asia Minor, sharing the gospel and facing incredible challenges.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • The church in Antioch sends Paul and Barnabas on their mission
  • Their journey through Cyprus and confrontation with the sorcerer
  • Preaching in Pisidian Antioch and facing opposition
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How did Paul and Barnabas show courage?
  • What challenges did they face while spreading the gospel?
3Activity: Missionary Journey Mapping (12 min)
worksheet

Use the BibleMouse Journey Map to track Paul and Barnabas's travels, marking key locations and events

📝 Instructions:
  1. Locate Cyprus and cities in Asia Minor on the map
  2. Draw the route of their first missionary journey
  3. Use different colored pencils to mark significant events
  4. Write brief notes about key experiences at each location
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Pre-marked map with fewer details

Challenge: Create a detailed travel journal from Paul's perspective

4Closing (3 min)

Review of missionary journey highlights

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you learn about spreading the gospel?
  • How did God protect and guide Paul and Barnabas?
🙏 Prayer:

Lord, help us be courageous in sharing Your love, just like Paul and Barnabas

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore the Jerusalem Council and how early Christians solved important questions

💎 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: Mission Impossible Memory Verse Challenge: Write the verse on sticky notes and hide them around the room. Child must find and arrange the verses in correct order while reciting

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

First missionary journey represents a crucial expansion of the early Christian church beyond Jewish communities

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use maps to help visualize the journey
  • Encourage imagination while maintaining historical accuracy
  • Highlight God's providence throughout the journey
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find the geographic and historical context challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to connect the missionary journey to God's broader plan

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a 3D diorama of a missionary journey scene
  • Write a dramatic retelling of Paul's sermon in Pisidian Antioch
  • Research modern-day missionaries using BibleMouse Resource Guide

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