Answering BIG QUESTIOns

Jesus is forever. Forever is a hard concept for kids (and adults!) to understand. And for some kids, the idea of heaven might seem boring, and thinking about being there forever could be a little intimidating. Help kids focus on the fact that heaven is where we can be face to face with Jesus—and that’ll be better than anything we can imagine....

God is strong. Kids love to demonstrate their physical strength. Whether it’s a preteen boy jumping to hit a door frame or a preschooler carrying a heavy bag, kids value strength. Help them see that it’s important to be strong spiritually, too. In fact, standing strong in faith is more important than having big muscles....

God is miraculous. Most kids probably haven’t seen such amazing miracles as someone coming back to life! This lesson may raise questions about how God can work through us as he worked through Paul. Help kids see that God’s miracles aren’t always as flashy as this one, but he’s working through them in powerful ways!...

God is the only God. Kids probably can’t relate to Paul and Barnabas’ experience exactly—they’ve probably never mistaken them for a god, and they probably never mistook someone else for a god. However, kids do sometimes forget to give God the glory for the amazing things he does in and through them. Use this lesson to help kids see how God is at work in their lives and point others to him as he wo...

Jesus is powerful. The Holy Spirit can be a bit mysterious, especially to kids. Who is he? What does he do? Because of this mystery, it can be tempting to avoid talking too much about the Holy Spirit. Instead, use this lesson to help kids see how the Holy Spirit empowers them with Jesus’ power. If kids ask questions you can’t answer, that’s okay! Tell them you don’t know, and consider doing some ...