Show Notes
Anna and Matt follow Paul on his second missionary journey as he travels toward Corinth and stops in Athens, where people worshiped idols and many different gods. With help from their friend Jeff the craftsman, kids will discover the difference between worshiping things people have made and worshiping the one true God who made everything.
⭐ What Kids Will Learn:
🌎 Paul traveled to different cities to tell people the good news about Jesus.
🪵 The people of Athens worshiped idols made from wood, stone, and other materials.
❤️ An idol is anything we love or trust more than God.
👑 There is only one true God, and He made everything in heaven and on earth.
🙌 God doesn't need anything from us. He is the one who gives us life, breath, and everything we need.
✝️ Paul told the people of Athens about Jesus, who died and rose again so sinners could be saved.
⛪ Some people believed the good news and became part of God's family, the church.
📖 Bible Passage:
📖 Acts 17:24–25
🏡 Try This at Home:
🎨 Make something together as a family! Draw a picture, cook a meal, or build a bird feeder. Thank God for making you in His image and giving you the ability to create beautiful things from His creation.
💬 Ask your kids, "What's the difference between something God made and something people make?"
❤️ Talk about things your family loves and enjoys. Remind your kids that these are good gifts, but we should never love or trust them more than God.
📖 Read Acts 17:22–31 together and talk about what Paul taught the people of Athens about the one true God.
❓ 5-Second Fly Through Review:
What do we call someone who tells other people in other places the gospel truth? (A MISSIONARY)
Paul’s second journey was to a city called what? (CORINTH)
Which big, important city did Paul stop in on his way to Corinth? (ATHENS)
What were the people in Athens worshipping? (IDOLS)
Were the gods the people of Athens were worshipping real? (NO!)
Who did Paul tell them deserves all of our worship? (THE ONE, TRUE GOD)
Did God save some of the people listening to Paul and bring them into His family? (YES!)
Everyone who has ever loved and trusted Jesus is a part of God’s family the… (CHURCH!)
🎶 Song Featured:
God Made Everything by The Village Kids
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