The Messengers - Week 3
God can deliver everyone!
How many ways can you send a message? There are so many unique ways! Special deliveries are the best but even better are the messages found in each package. This month, we are going to look at the most important message that was ever sent out and how we are meant to be the ones delivering it. Our families are God’s messengers that can share the stories of God’s miracles and help. Get involved in helping God’s message go everywhere because God delivers everyone!
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MEMORY VERSE
Elementary: Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. send me." Isaiah 6:8 (NIV)
Toddler Twist: "I will tell others about Jesus." Isaiah 6:8
READ: Peter's Vision: Acts 11:1-18
WATCH: teaching video
SONG: He is the Light
ACTIVITY:
INSTRUCTIONS: Show this video, then print this printable. On the printable, have your kids draw a picture of all different kinds of people. Help them write out the Big Idea somewhere on the paper, or create stickers containing the Big Idea they can stick on when they’re done.
When a truck makes a delivery, it doesn’t matter who the person receiving it is. The package is taken to whoever’s name and address is on it. The messenger can’t just say they don’t want to deliver something. Their job is to deliver to everyone on the list.
Does God love some people or all people?
God can deliver everyone! This means that anyone can know God.
COLORING: Peter's Vision
DISCIPLE:
Read Acts 11:1-18. Everyone was amazed to see that the Holy Spirit was available to everyone.
Tell a story about a time when you had a party and you forgot to invite someone. Or a time when you weren’t invited to a party you expected to be invited to. Let your families share their own experiences if they’d like.
Nobody likes being left out. Thankfully, God doesn’t leave anyone out. Everyone is supposed to hear the message of God’s love. Everyone deserves an invitation because God can deliver everyone!
Pray: God, thank you for showing us you can deliver everyone. You don’t leave anyone out. Teach us how we can be like you and make sure everyone we know feels included and loved by you! Amen.
DISCUSSION:
What did Peter see in his vision?
How did Peter change because of his vision?
Read Acts 11:15–17. What helped Peter see that welcoming Gentiles into the church was God's way?
Read John 13:34–35. How will others know that you love and follow Jesus?
What are some ways we keep others out of our circle of friends? How about out of our church?
What can we change to make sure we welcome everyone?
How can we as a church show the world that we follow Jesus?