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Acts 11 · Grade 2

Good News in Antioch

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Read the Story

Peter told the church what God did for Cornelius. The church praised God. The good news was for everyone!

Some believers went to the city of Antioch. They told many people about Jesus. A great number believed (Acts 11:21).

The church sent Barnabas. He was a good man. He was glad and told them to stay close to the Lord. Then he got Saul to help teach.

In Antioch the friends of Jesus were first called Christians (Acts 11:26). They sent gifts to help others.

Memory Verse

“The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed and turned to the Lord.”

Acts 11:21 (WEB)

Show What You Know

Circle the right answer, or write it on the lines.

  1. What did the church do when Peter told them?

    SaulThey praised GodBarnabas

  2. What city did some believers go to?

    They praised GodAntiochSaul

  3. Who did the church send?

    SaulBarnabasThey praised God

  4. Who did Barnabas get to help teach?

    AntiochThey praised GodSaul

  5. What were the friends of Jesus first called?

    AntiochChristiansSaul

Word Search

Find and circle each word. Words go across and down.

NBUWVNEAGRBODORJNGBBRLORDTCSHDOPIDIPPPEHTUWOEVNIAOHWCTMECRRUEHEVWTIIDSRRMDSEJTSES
  • BROTHERS
  • ANTIOCH
  • SPIRIT
  • PETER
  • HOUSE
  • HEARD
  • LORD
  • WORD

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for the lesson of First Called Christians. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Why is it good that God welcomes everyone?
  • What did Barnabas tell the new believers?

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