Peter and John in Jail

Day 1- 01 THE STORY

Peter and John started sharing Jesus with everyone. The same people that didn’t like Jesus, didn’t like them. Peter and John did nothing wrong, but because they shared the gospel with others, they were put in jail.
Read Acts 4:1-3
Why did Peter and John go to jail? Did people start to believe?
How many people believed in Jesus because of what Peter and John did?

MEMORIZE IT.

This week memorize Deuteronomy 31:6

Day 2- 02 THE WITNESS

Following Christ on earth isn’t always easy, but it’s worth it when you get to spend eternity with God forever. There is not bad stuff in eternity with God. Peter and John got a chance to preach the gospel to the people who put them in jail. Look what these people said about Peter and John after hearing them speak.
Read Acts 4:13
Why were the people astonished by Peter and John?
Did Peter and John have any special training in Scripture? Do you see the lesson you can learn? Spending time with Jesus makes an ordinary person extraordinary.

Day 3- 03 THE SOURCE

God tells us that we don’t have to be timid.
Read 2 Timothy 1:7. Fill in the Blanks.
The Spirit gives you a power of _________ and of ____________and of  ________.
Did you know that the Holy Spirit was the One who raised Jesus from the dead? Did you know that the Holy Spirit was how Jesus was able to do all the miracles He did on earth? Did you know that same Spirit lives inside of you! You can do anything with God on your side!!!!!

Day 4- 04 THE MOTIVE

Read Deuteronomy 31:6 and write out Acts 4:4
What does God ask you to do?
How does God help you be strong and courageous?
Peter and John were not afraid. God was with them so they were able to tell people about Jesus. How many people know Jesus because they were bold?

Day 5- 05 CAUGHT IN THE ACT

You probably won’t be thrown in prison for telling someone about Jesus. We live in a country that lets you tell others about Jesus. Did you know there are countries that it’s a crime to tell others about Jesus? Today, pray for Christians around the world to be able to safely share the gospel of Jesus without being hurt.

Write down on your character sheet what you learned from the story of Peter and John.