Children's Ministry Lesson for April 11

There will be classes for all of our kids at Gospel Life Church this Sunday.  

• Tots (ages 1-3) will be in the Tots room
• Tykes & Kids (ages 4-8)  will be outside, weather permitting 
• Students (ages 9-11) will be in the Young Families Room across from Tots room.  

And now this week's lesson...

This upcoming Sunday your child will learn about:  Peter escapes from prison
Story Point:  God answered the people’s prayers for Peter. God had a plan for Peter and the church, and He rescued Peter from his enemies. Peter knew he would face death because He believed in Jesus, but he kept going so he could share the good news of the gospel.
Family Bible Reading:  Matthew 28:19-20
Big Picture Question:  What is our mission as Christians?
Big Picture Answer:  Our mission is to make disciples of all nations by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Peter had witnessed the pouring out of the Holy Spirit on Gentile believers. God made it clear: the gospel is for all because Jesus is Lord of all. Peter returned to Jerusalem and told the believers there what had happened. At this time, other believers who had scattered amid persecution were preaching the gospel. By God’s grace, people believed and the church grew.
Consider emphasizing one or more of the following points as you talk about this Bible story. First, prayer is powerful. God answered the people’s prayers for Peter. When we pray, God hears us, and we can trust that He is good and will act according to His will. Prayer shouldn’t be a last resort for people who feel powerless about their circumstances. Prayer is powerful; we can call on the Lord of the universe at any time!
Second, God is in control. God had a plan for Peter and the church. Herod couldn’t stop God’s plan. God rescued Peter from his enemies. Even when our own plans fall apart, God is in control.
Finally, following Jesus is risky—but worth it. Peter knew he would face death because He believed in Jesus. Many believers were killed because of their faith. But Peter didn’t hide or give up. He kept going so he could share the good news of the gospel. Jesus is worth living—and dying—for.
God answered the people’s prayers for Peter. God had a plan for Peter and the church, and He rescued Peter from his enemies. Peter knew he would face death because He believed in Jesus, but he kept going so he could share the good news of the gospel.
Check this session’s Activity Page and Big Picture Card as well as the Gospel Project for Kids Family App for ways to interact with the Bible content this week.  Click here to download the app.  

●Gospel Tots
○God gives us a mission.
○Believers share the good news about Jesus no matter what.
○King Herod put Peter in jail.
○An angel rescued Peter and set him free.
○God saved Peter so he could tell others about Jesus.
●Gospel Tykes & Kids
○God rescued Peter from prison.
○What is our mission as Christians? Our mission is to make followers of Jesus from every nation by the power of the Holy Spirit.
●Gospel Students
○God rescued Peter from prison.
○What is our mission as Christians? Our mission is to make disciples of all nations by the power of the Holy Spirit.