Who/What
WHO - Peter, the apostles, Pharisees and the guards
WHAT - The Pharisees wanted the Apostles to stop talking about Jesus, so they threw them in jail. During the night an angel brought them out of jail and told them to preach. They continued preaching!
The Pharisees jailed Peter and the apostles. Peter and his friends got out of jail. How did they get out of jail?
God sent an angel to rescue them.
Isaiah 53:5 "He was pierced because or our rebellion, crushed because...."
He was pierced because of our rebellion, crushed because of our iniquities; punishment for our peace was on Him, and we are healed by His wounds. Isaiah 53:5
Why did Jesus become human?
Jesus became human to obey His Father’s plan and rescue sinners.
When Peter and the apostles got out of jail they went straight home and rested.
FALSE. They went straight to the temple and continued preaching.
WHO - Jesus, palm fronds and a donkey.
WHAT - Jesus entered into Jerusalem on a donkey and people praised Him.
What did the people shout to Jesus as He entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday? (According to John 12:13)
“Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!”
John 17:3 "This is eternal life: they they may know you, the only true..."
"This is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and the one you have sent-Jesus Christ." John 17:3
Why does God command Christians to tell others about Jesus?
We tell others about Jesus so they will hear and believe the good news.
On Palm Sunday, when Jesus entered Jerusalem, the crowds were instantly angry with Him! (Matthew 21:9)
FALSE - they were happy with Him!
WHO - Philip and the Ethiopian
WHAT - The Holy Spirit led Philip to help the Ethiopian official understand the good news about Jesus.
The Ethiopian was reading a prophet from the Old Testament. Which prophet was he reading?
Isaiah
Revelation 5:13 "I heard every creature in heaven, on earth, under the earth..."
"I heard every creature in heaven, on earth, under the earth, on the sea, and everything in them say, Blessing and honor and glory and power be to the one seated on the throne, and the Lamb, forever and ever!" Revelation 5:13
How does the Holy Spirit help Christians?
The Holy Spirit comforts us, shows us our sin, and guides us as we live for God’s glory.
Philip went to the Ethiopian because the Holy Spirit of the Lord told him to go. (Acts 8:26)
TRUE.
Who - Stephen and the Sanhedrin
What - Stephen was filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke truth about Jesus. People lied to the Sanhedrin and said that Stephen blasphemed (or lied) about God. They threw rocks at Stephen. Stephen saw Jesus standing next to God. Before he died Stephen said “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.”
Which Old Testament characters did Stephen speak about? (Hint - they’re some of the most famous people in the Bible!
Abraham, Joseph, and Moses.
Hebrews 4:15 "For we do not have high priest who is unable to sympathize with..."
"For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way as we are, yet without sin." Hebrews 4:15
How do we know that God wants us to know Him?
We can know that God wants us to know Him because He has revealed Himself through His word.
Right before Stephen died, he screamed at the people who were killing him. He angrily told them that they were not going to heaven.
FALSE. He looked to heaven and said “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.”
WHO - Paul and the Philippians
WHAT - Paul encouraged the Philippians to be be like Jesus. He said that every tongue will confess that Jesus is Lord. God is working in us to become more like Jesus.
According to Matthew 5:14, what should we be? (Hint: this was our VBS theme for 'Stellar'!)
The light of the world. A city set on a hill.
Deuteronomy 18:15 "The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like..."
"The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own brothers. You must listen to Him." Deuteronomy 18:15
How is Jesus the perfect King?
Jesus perfectly rules over the universe as the King of Kings.
Paul lived a perfect life and perfectly obeyed God.
FALSE. Only Jesus lived a perfect life.