Acts 8 · Grade 3
Do You Understand?
Read the Story
After Stephen died, the believers in Jerusalem had a hard time. Saul put many of them in prison. The believers were scattered, but they went about telling the word.
Philip went to Samaria and told about the Christ. Many were healed, and there was great joy in that city. A man named Simon, who did magic, believed. But later he tried to buy the power of the Holy Spirit with money. Peter told him to repent.
An angel sent Philip to the road to Gaza. An officer from Ethiopia was going home in his chariot, reading the prophet Isaiah. The Spirit told Philip to go near. Philip asked if he understood what he was reading.
The man asked Philip to explain it. Beginning from that Scripture, Philip told him about Jesus (Acts 8:35). When they came to water, the officer was baptized and went on his way rejoicing.
Memory Verse
“There was great joy in that city.”
Acts 8:8 (WEB)
Answer the Questions
What did Saul do to many believers?
What did Simon try to buy?
What prophet was the officer reading?
What did Philip ask him?
How did the officer go on his way?
Philip and the Man from Ethiopia
Write what happened in each box.
Prayer
Dear God, thank You for the lesson of Philip and the Man from Ethiopia. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- What gift from God are you thankful for today?
- How did Philip begin to tell about Jesus?
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