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Acts 28
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The clock in Salisbury Cathedral of Wiltshire, UK is known as the longest working clock. Beginning in 1386, the clock ran continuously for 498 years. That means the clock went ‘tick-tock’ more than 500 million times without stopping!
Paul faced one setback after another on his journeys to share the gospel. Paul had plenty of reasons to give up on the mission God had called him to complete, but Paul endured it all so that people could hear about Jesus. Dangerous threats, shipwrecks, nor imprisonment could stop Paul from continuing to tell others how Jesus lived, died, and rose again to save people from their sin.
There are a lot of things that might keep us from telling others about Jesus. Fear, busyness, or lack of concern can stop us from sharing the gospel, but God’s message is too important to keep quiet. We can ask God for the courage and the opportunity to tell others about Jesus because it is the message they need to be saved.
Being a prisoner in Rome did not stop Paul from sharing his faith. He continued to share the gospel even when people disagreed. The message about Jesus seems foolish to some, but everyone who trusts in Jesus will be saved.
Paul faced one setback after another on his journeys to share the gospel. Paul had plenty of reasons to give up on the mission God had called him to complete, but Paul endured it all so that people could hear about Jesus. Dangerous threats, shipwrecks, nor imprisonment could stop Paul from continuing to tell others how Jesus lived, died, and rose again to save people from their sin.
There are a lot of things that might keep us from telling others about Jesus. Fear, busyness, or lack of concern can stop us from sharing the gospel, but God’s message is too important to keep quiet. We can ask God for the courage and the opportunity to tell others about Jesus because it is the message they need to be saved.
Being a prisoner in Rome did not stop Paul from sharing his faith. He continued to share the gospel even when people disagreed. The message about Jesus seems foolish to some, but everyone who trusts in Jesus will be saved.
How does God’s presence help you to face hard or unexpected times?
Who is someone you can pray for this week?
What is one thing you learned from this week's lesson?
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Pray
Morning
Ask God to give you the opportunity to pray with someone today. Pay attention to those who may be sad, hurting, or in need. Take the initiative to talk with them and pray for their needs. Remind them that God is faithful to be with His followers and to help them carry out the plans He has for their life.
Evening
Ask God to help you trust Him even when the hard things in life don’t stop or go away. Remember that God’s promise is to be with you even in the hard times.
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For Fun
Design an obstacle course in your backyard. Use everyday objects and materials to create easy, moderate, and difficult obstacles. For example, you can set up cones for weaving through, create a hopscotch area with chalk, carry heavy objects over a long distance, or balance walk across a narrow board. Encourage each family member to keep going through the course when things are difficult for them. Talk about how Paul kept working to tell others about Jesus even when He was a prisoner in Rome. Pray that God will give your family the same type of strength to follow Him through all circumstances.
To Serve
Research a ministry in your city or state that works to share Jesus with incarcerated populations. Donate Bibles or send care packages to support their ministry. Talk as a family about how God used Paul’s time in prison to help others believe in Jesus. Pray that God would work through the ministry in your area to spread the gospel through the jails and prisons.
Design an obstacle course in your backyard. Use everyday objects and materials to create easy, moderate, and difficult obstacles. For example, you can set up cones for weaving through, create a hopscotch area with chalk, carry heavy objects over a long distance, or balance walk across a narrow board. Encourage each family member to keep going through the course when things are difficult for them. Talk about how Paul kept working to tell others about Jesus even when He was a prisoner in Rome. Pray that God will give your family the same type of strength to follow Him through all circumstances.
To Serve
Research a ministry in your city or state that works to share Jesus with incarcerated populations. Donate Bibles or send care packages to support their ministry. Talk as a family about how God used Paul’s time in prison to help others believe in Jesus. Pray that God would work through the ministry in your area to spread the gospel through the jails and prisons.