Acts 13 · For teachers and parents

Answer Key: Sent Out by the Spirit

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.

PreschoolSent Out to Tell

Prayscrollcitywavessea

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

KindergartenFull of Joy

JOY → picture 3SPIRIT → picture 1FILLED → picture 4HOLY → picture 2

Grade 1Full of Joy

The church prayed. → picture 4They sailed to Cyprus. → picture 3Paul spoke on the Sabbath. → picture 1The whole city came to hear. → picture 5They were full of joy. → picture 2

Order:

1. Separate Barnabas and Saul for me, for the work to which I have called them2. So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia3. The next Sabbath, almost the whole city was gathered together to hear the word of God4. The disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit

Grade 2Barnabas and Paul Go Out

Who said to send Barnabas and Saul? The Holy Spirit. (circle)
What was Saul also called? Paul. (circle)
How did they get to Cyprus? They sailed in a boat.
What did Paul tell the people about Jesus? That God raised Jesus from the dead.
What were the friends filled with? Joy and the Holy Spirit.

Grade 3A Light for the Nations

What did the church do before sending them off? They fasted, prayed, and laid hands on them.
Who tried to turn the proconsul away from the faith? Elymas.
From whose family did God bring a Savior? From David's family.
What is proclaimed through Jesus? Forgiveness of sins.
What spread through the region? The word of the Lord.

1: Separate Barnabas and Saul for me, for the work to which I have called them2: So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia3: The next Sabbath, almost the whole city was gathered together to hear the word of God4: The disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit

Grade 4The Word of This Salvation

What were the church leaders doing when the Spirit spoke? They served the Lord and fasted.
Why did the proconsul believe? He saw what was done and was astonished at the teaching of the Lord.
What did Paul say God did after Jesus was killed? God raised him from the dead, and he saw no decay.
What did the Gentiles do when they heard? They were glad and glorified the word of God.

Word bank: 1. Lord; 2. Holy; 3. Paul; 4. raised; 5. Barnabas

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

Grade 5The First Journey Begins

Name three of the prophets and teachers at Antioch. Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen, and Saul.
Who left the team and returned to Jerusalem? John Mark.
What does Paul say everyone who believes receives through Jesus? Remission of sins, and being justified.
What Isaiah verse did Paul and Barnabas quote? I have set you as a light for the Gentiles.

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