Acts 11 · For teachers and parents

Answer Key: First Called Christians

Answers here are a guide. Welcome any answer that shows a child is thinking about the story, and celebrate their effort. Talk About It questions are open, so they have no set answers.

PreschoolBarnabas Encourages

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Coloring and finding page: any careful coloring is a win. Help your child point to and name each picture above.

KindergartenThe Lord's Hand

HAND → picture 4LORD → picture 3TURNED → picture 1BELIEVED → picture 2

Grade 1The Lord's Hand

Peter told what God did. → picture 5The good news came to Antioch. → picture 1Barnabas was glad. → picture 4Saul taught them a whole year. → picture 2They sent gifts to Judea. → picture 3

Order:

1. Peter began, and explained to them in order2. When they heard these things, they held their peace and glorified God3. Barnabas went out to Tarsus to look for Saul4. The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch

Grade 2Good News in Antioch

What did the church do when Peter told them? They praised God. (circle)
What city did some believers go to? Antioch. (circle)
Who did the church send? Barnabas. (circle)
Who did Barnabas get to help teach? Saul. (circle)
What were the friends of Jesus first called? Christians. (circle)

Grade 3The Church at Antioch

What did Peter tell the believers in Jerusalem? The whole story, from the vision to the Holy Spirit falling on Cornelius's house.
Who did some believers speak to in Antioch? Greeks.
What was Barnabas full of? The Holy Spirit and faith.
Where did Barnabas go to find Saul? To Tarsus.
What did Agabus say would come? A great famine.

1: Peter began, and explained to them in order2: When they heard these things, they held their peace and glorified God3: Barnabas went out to Tarsus to look for Saul4: The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch

Grade 4Repentance to Life

What question did Peter ask about God? Who he was to withstand God.
What did the believers say God had granted the Gentiles? Repentance to life.
What did Barnabas urge the believers in Antioch to do? Remain near to the Lord with purpose of heart.
How did the disciples respond to the famine? Each gave as he was able and sent relief to Judea.

Word bank: 1. heard; 2. Peter; 3. Spirit; 4. God; 5. Antioch

Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.

Grade 5A Church for Jews and Gentiles

How did Peter answer his critics? He explained in order what happened.
Which word of Jesus did Peter remember? John baptized in water, but you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit.
Who first told the Greeks in Antioch the good news? Men from Cyprus and Cyrene.
To whom was the relief sent? To the elders, by Barnabas and Saul.

Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.