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Acts 28 · Grade 4

The Salvation of God Is Sent

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When they had escaped, they learned the island was called Malta. The people showed uncommon kindness and kindled a fire because of the rain and cold. When Paul laid sticks on the fire, a viper came out and fastened on his hand. The islanders thought he must be a murderer whom justice would not let live. But Paul shook off the creature into the fire and was not harmed. When nothing happened, they changed their minds.

Publius, the chief man of the island, welcomed them for three days. His father was sick with fever. Paul prayed, laid his hands on him, and healed him. Then the rest who had diseases on the island came and were cured. They honored the travelers and gave them what they needed.

After three months they sailed on. When believers from Rome heard of them, they came to meet Paul. When Paul saw them, he thanked God and took courage. In Rome Paul was allowed to stay by himself with a soldier guarding him.

Paul called together the local leaders and explained the Kingdom of God, persuading them about Jesus from the Law of Moses and the Prophets. Some believed, and some did not. Paul said, "Be it known therefore to you that the salvation of God is sent to the nations, and they will listen." For two whole years he stayed in his own rented house. He welcomed all who came, preaching God's Kingdom and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness.

Show What You Know

  1. What did the islanders think when the viper fastened on Paul?

  2. Who welcomed them for three days?

  3. What did Paul use to persuade the leaders about Jesus?

  4. To whom did Paul say the salvation of God is sent?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

peoplefireislandthreePaul
  1. When they had escaped, they learned the was called Malta.
  2. The showed uncommon kindness and kindled a fire because of the rain and cold.
  3. When laid sticks on the fire, a viper came out and fastened on his hand.
  4. But Paul shook off the creature into the and was not harmed.
  5. Publius, the chief man of the island, welcomed them for days.

Think About It

  1. Acts ends with Paul still teaching boldly while under guard. How can you share about Jesus no matter what your situation is?

  2. The islanders showed uncommon kindness to strangers. Who is someone you could show uncommon kindness to this week?

Memory Verse

“Be it known therefore to you that the salvation of God is sent to the nations, and they will listen.”

Acts 28:28 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for the lesson of Paul Reaches Rome. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How did God keep his promise to bring Paul to Rome?
  • Why did some believe and some not?

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