Acts 17 · Grade 3
Not Far from Each One of Us
Read the Story
In Thessalonica Paul taught from the Scriptures for three Sabbaths. He showed that the Christ had to suffer and rise from the dead. Some believed, but others gathered a crowd and caused trouble. So the believers sent Paul and Silas away at night.
In Berea the people were more noble. They gladly heard the word and checked the Scriptures every day. Many of them believed.
In Athens Paul was upset to see the city full of idols. He talked with people in the marketplace every day. They brought him to the Areopagus to hear his new teaching.
Paul said, "The God who made the world and all things in it, he, being Lord of heaven and earth, doesn't dwell in temples made with hands." God gives life and breath to all. He is not far from each one of us. Paul spoke of Jesus rising from the dead. Some laughed, some wanted to hear more, and some believed.
Memory Verse
“The God who made the world and all things in it, he, being Lord of heaven and earth, doesn’t dwell in temples made with hands.”
Acts 17:24 (WEB)
Answer the Questions
What did Paul show from the Scriptures?
What did the people of Berea check every day?
Why was Paul upset in Athens?
Where did they bring Paul to hear his teaching?
What were three ways people answered Paul?
The God Who Made the World
Write what happened in each box.
Prayer
Dear God, thank You for the lesson of The God Who Made the World. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- How did Paul speak to the people of Athens?
- What does it mean that God is not far from us?
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