Acts 20 · Grade 4
Finish the Race with Joy
Read and Think
After the uproar, Paul encouraged the disciples and left for Macedonia and Greece. When some plotted against him, he went back through Macedonia. Several companions traveled with him.
At Troas, on the first day of the week, the disciples gathered to break bread. Paul talked until midnight. A young man named Eutychus sat in the window, fell into deep sleep, and fell from the third floor. He was taken up dead. Paul went down, embraced him, and said, "Don't be troubled, for his life is in him." They brought the boy in alive and were greatly comforted.
At Miletus Paul sent for the elders of the church at Ephesus. He reminded them that he had served the Lord with all humility. He had taught them publicly and from house to house. He said he did not hold his life dear, so that he might finish his race with joy and testify to the Good News of the grace of God.
He told them to shepherd the church of God, because harmful teachers would come. He had coveted no one's silver or gold. He reminded them of the Lord Jesus' words that it is more blessed to give than to receive. Then he knelt down and prayed with them all. They wept, embraced him, and went with him to the ship.
Show What You Know
On what day did the disciples gather at Troas?
What did Paul say about Eutychus?
How had Paul taught the Ephesians?
What had Paul not coveted?
Word Bank Fill-In
Use the word bank to fill in each blank.
- After the uproar, encouraged the disciples and left for Macedonia and Greece.
- At Troas, on the first day of the week, the gathered to break bread.
- He reminded them that he had served the with all humility.
- He said he did not hold his life dear, so that he might finish his race with joy and testify to the News of the grace of God.
- He told them to shepherd the church of , because harmful teachers would come.
Think About It
Paul wanted to finish his race with joy. What helps you keep going in your faith when things are hard?
Jesus said it is more blessed to give than to receive. What could you give this week?
Memory Verse
“When he had spoken these things, he knelt down and prayed with them all.”
Acts 20:36 (WEB)
Copy It
Prayer
Dear God, thank You for the lesson of Paul Says Goodbye. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- What does it mean to finish the race with joy?
- How did Paul set an example by working?
Scripture: World English Bible, public domain, eBible.org. © 2026 The Daily Rooted. Free to print and copy for church and home use; not for resale. Original line art.