PRAY TOGETHER
(EDWIN)
ACTS 12:1-16
(EDWIN)
ACTS 12:1-16
What song was I singing to support the topic of this lesson.
"We are all in this together"- highschool musical
What was the big issue in the church in Acts 15?
If the Gentiles had to follow Jewish laws
What is Pauls Hebrew name?
Saul
When Peter was imprisoned who intervened?
Who rejected Paul and Silas when they were trying to spread the word of God?
Thessalonians
Who were the Gentiles?
People who were not Jewish
Who helped Paul in his walk with God?
Barnabas
How did the believers (the church) react when Peter arrived at the door?
Shocked, astonished, Joyful
Where did Silas and Paul go right when they arrived in Berea?
The synagogue
What did the church do when they disagreed?
Asked the church leaders for help
What was Paul known for before changing?
Persecuting and imprisoning Christians
What role did persistence in prayer play in Acts 12 and how does that apply to our own prayers lives today?
They didn't stop praying even while peter was still in chains.
What did the Berea's do after listening to Paul's message?
They searched the scriptures day after day to make sure their teaching the truth
What did Peter say God showed him?
God accepts everyone who believes
How can we be more like a Barnabas to others?
Pray, motivate, reach out to others
What does Acts 12: 1-16 teach us about God's power versus human authority?
God has the final say in everything
Where was Paul being escorted to after having to leave Berea?
Athens
What helped bring unity in the church?
Listening and looking at what God said
Who was is that warned Paul and helped him escape when the Jews plotted to kill him?
Other believers