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ADVENTURES IN THE SPREAD OF GOD’S MESSAGE
Weeks 3 & 4
Adventures in the spread of God’s message continue as we explore
a world-changing event from Acts 4:23–31!
Acts 4:23–31 Core Bible Story
Acts 4:19–20 Week 3 Bible Passage
Acts 4:12 Week 4 Bible Passage
Also, the truth of two powerful Bible passages emerges as we discover
how to share God’s Word so that the world believes.
Let’s continue to discover
the spread of God’s message!
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LESSON INTRODUCTION
ADVENTURES IN THE SPREAD OF GOD’S MESSAGE
Acts 4:23–31
Background
Lesson Target
We must begin with prayer. Just as Peter and John chose to be bold witnesses for Jesus, we
also can ask God to give us courage to share our faith with others.
Lesson Setting
Acts focuses on the beginnings of
the church, so it reminds us that Jesus
appointed power from on high to help
the apostles be His witnesses to the ends
of the earth. The pagan world would
certainly oppose them, so the message
that Christ had risen and believers would
be saved had to be fueled by prayer.
In this core Bible story, Peter and
John had been brought in front of the
authorities because they had healed a
man who couldn’t walk. These religious
authorities didn’t believe that Jesus was
God’s Son, so they wanted to know how
Peter and John healed the man, and they
wanted to keep them quiet. But Peter and
John told them that they would rather
obey God and keep speaking about
Jesus. When they were released, they
returned to the other apostles to pray for
protection and boldness. The whole
place shook and they were all filled with
the Holy Spirit. Note that it was at this
time that the apostles began speaking
about personal salvation (Acts 4:12).
This story is not about rebellion against
the authorities, but rather about staying
true to Jesus’ calling.
Teacher Helps
Scriptures
• Matthew 28:16-20—the Great Commission of Jesus
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Acts 1:8—Jesus promising the Holy Spirit and sending His disciples
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Romans 1:16—the gospel is God’s power for salvation
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John 15:16—witnessing for Jesus is bearing fruit
Biblical Concepts
Witnessing, the power of prayer, the Holy Spirit’s guidance
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LESSON CONNECTION
ADVENTURES IN THE SPREAD OF GOD’S MESSAGE
Week 3
This Week’s Connection
Core Bible Story & Bible Passage
In Acts 4:19–20, the religious leaders
forbade Peter and John from fulfilling the
mission Jesus had given them: spreading
the word that God had raised Jesus from
the dead to provide forgiveness of sins.
The two apostles replied wisely: “Judge
for yourselves whether it is right in God’s
sight to obey you rather than God.”
The religious leaders of course knew
people must always obey God rather
than people.
But the religious leaders didn’t believe
God had spoken to the apostles even
though they’d performed an amazing
miracle as evidence: healing a man
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crippled from birth. So they threatened
Peter and John with punishment if they
kept talking about Jesus’ resurrection. The
apostles said they couldn’t help speaking
about what they’d seen and heard.
The core Bible story tells us what happened next. The religious leaders released
Peter and John. When they rejoined the
other believers, all the believers prayed
together. They glorified God, asked Him to
consider the threats, and asked Him to
help them all speak with great boldness.
Like these believers, when we share the
gospel with others, we can pray for the
Holy Spirit’s help and for boldness.
“Talkin’ up Jesus” means telling the people around us about Jesus Christ.
“Speed of Sound” is from Acts 4:19–20 where God’s Word was spoken boldly.
It’s important to pray for those we speak to so the truth “catches on.”
Once we receive eternal life, we can’t help speaking about it!
Turning the world “upside-down” means turning it back to God—where
it belongs.
If we pray for opportunities, God will give us a chance to share His Son.
“Speed of Sound” focuses on reaching those who haven’t heard
the message yet.
Jesus should be on the tip of our tongues seven days a week!
Peter and John were on a mission to get the message of Christ out into the street.
Peter and John were actual eyewitnesses of what Jesus did and said.
Peter and John could not stop speaking about what they had seen and heard.
The best way for Peter and John to spread the good news was to speak
about Jesus.
Our hope is that the message is heard and lives are changed.
Believers can turn the world upside down (change it) with the gospel.
The subject God wants us to speak boldly about is our faith.
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ADVENTURES IN THE SPREAD OF GOD’S MESSAGE
Core Bible Story
Acts 4:23–31 The Believers Pray for Boldness of Speech
On their release, Peter and John went
back to their own people and reported all
that the chief priests and elders had said to
them. 24 When they heard this, they raised
their voices together in prayer to God.
“Sovereign Lord,” they said, “You made
the heaven and earth and the sea, and
everything in them. 25 You spoke by the
Holy Spirit through the mouth of your
servant, our father David: ‘Why do the
nations rage / and the peoples plot in
vain? / 26 The kings of the earth take their
stand / and the rulers gather together /
against the Lord / and against his
Anointed One.’
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Indeed Herod and Pontius Pilate met
together with the Gentiles and the people
of Israel in this city to conspire against your
holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed.
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They did what your power and will had
decided beforehand should happen.
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Now, Lord, consider their threats and
enable your servants to speak your word
with great boldness. 30 Stretch out your
hand to heal and perform miraculous signs
and wonders through the name of your holy
servant Jesus.” 31 After they prayed, the
place where they were meeting was shaken.
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit
and spoke the word of God boldly.
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Acts 3:1–10 and Acts 4:1–31
Draw a line from each word or phrase on the left to the definition on the right that matches
its meaning in the core Bible story.
Put in custody
Crucify
Salvation
Glorifying God
On their release
Sovereign
Plot in vain
Anointed One
Conspired
Boldness
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Fix to the cross
Valuing God for who He is
Put in prison
Think up a useless plan
Supreme power
Make secret plans together
Confidence in speech
Deliverance from sin
The Christ
When let go
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ADVENTURES IN THE SPREAD OF GOD’S MESSAGE
MONDAY SURF
Core Bible Story Discussion
Acts 4:23–31 The Believers Pray for
Boldness of Speech
Read Acts 4:23. To whom did Peter and John go back?
Their own people—fellow believers.
What did Peter and John do?
They reported all that the chief priests and elders said to
them, including to no longer speak about Jesus.
Read Acts 4:24-25. When their own people heard what had
happened, what did they immediately do?
They raised their voices together in prayer.
What did the people remember about God in their prayer?
That God had spoken by His Holy Spirit through the mouth
of His servant David that the people and leaders would gather
against the Anointed One (Jesus).
TEACHING OBJECTIVE
Teach the core Bible story to help
students grasp the main idea.
TEACHING ACTIVITIES
1. Core Bible Story
After sharing the story
background from the Lesson
Introduction, let students read
the story and discuss the
main idea.
2. Core Bible Story Discussion
Have students read the specific
verses and answer the questions.
Discuss their answers.
3. Meaning Match
Students match key words to the
correct definition from
Acts 3:1–10 and Acts 4:1–31.
Read Acts 4:29-30. After praising God for His wonders, for
what did the disciples ask God?
To enable them to speak God’s word with great boldness
and to perform miracles.
In whose name could all of this be accomplished?
The name of God’s holy servant, Jesus.
Read Acts 4:31. What happened after the disciples prayed?
Their meeting place shook.
How did God equip them after they prayed?
They were all filled with the Holy Spirit.
For what were they equipped?
For speaking the word of God boldly, with no fear!
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TUESDAY SURF
TEACHING OBJECTIVE
Teach the weekly Bible passage
to help students grasp the main
idea.
TEACHING ACTIVITIES
1. Explore Scripture
Let students read the passage
as you share background and
discuss the main idea.
2. One-minute Draw
Students illustrate Acts 3:1–10
and Acts 4:1–31 in sections
(1–10, 1–18, 19–22, 32–28,
29–30, 31). Additional Scripture
is included for this activity in
order to provide context for the
Bible story. Read the first section
of the verses to students, pause,
and instruct students to draw
for one minute. Continue on with
each section in the same manner.
3. Song/Verse Connection
Listen to “Speed of Sound” and
focus on speaking boldly about
Jesus. Students discuss their
ideas with a partner and respond
in their workbooks.
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Bible Passage 15
Exploration and Discovery
Acts 4:19–20
But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves
whether it is right in God’s sight to obey you rather
than God. For we cannot help speaking about what we
have seen and heard.”
One-minute Draw
Listen carefully as your teacher reads a section of the
Bible story. When your teacher pauses, you will have
one minute to draw that part of the story. You’ll create
one drawing for each section of the story.
Direct students to their Creative Page (SW 121) to do their work.
Song/Verse Connection
1. Explain how “Speed of Sound” reflects the meaning of
Acts 4:19–20.
Answers will vary.
2. What can you do to speak more boldly about Jesus?
Answers will vary.
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THIS WEEK'S LYRICS
ADVENTURES IN THE SPREAD OF GOD’S MESSAGE
SPEED OF SOUND
TEACHING OBJECTIVE
Use the gift of music to explore
the Bible passage that inspired
the song lyrics.
Acts 4:19–20
TEACHING ACTIVITIES
Song Scramble
Let students hear the song
and try to unscramble five
lyrics in their workbook as
they sing along.
SPEED OF
SOUND
Talkin
’ up Jesus
At the spee
d of sound
Tellin’ eve
rybody ‘bo
ut the O ne
Gotta get
I found
the messag
e
o
u
t into the
Hope it catc
street
hes on wit
h everyone
I meet!
Speed of s
ound— for
seven days
Speed of s
a week
ound—I ca
n
n
o
t
h
elp but spe
Speed of s
ak
ound—I’m
g
iv
in
’
y
ou the Wor
Speed of s
d
ound— for
w
h
a
t I’ve seen
For what I
,
’ve seen,
for what I
’ve seen an
d heard!
Talkin’ up
Jesus at th
e speed of
Wanna tak
sound
e the worl
d
a
n
d
turn it ups
Gotta tell
ide down
the story e
very chanc
Thinkin’ ’b
e
I get
out the on
es who hav
en’t heard
it yet!
Listen to the song and unscramble these five words:
1. eedsp | 2. kaspe | 3. rdwo | 4. nese | 5. ardhe
1.
speed
2.
speak
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word
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seen
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heard
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WEDNESDAY SURF
TEACHING OBJECTIVE
Further explore the weekly Bible
passage to help students apply
its meaning.
TEACHING ACTIVITIES
1. Explore Scripture
Let students read the passage
as you share background and
discuss the main idea.
2. Pair and Share (Story)
Students share their drawings
from the One-minute Draw
activity on Tuesday with a partner. Students discuss what God
is teaching them in the
Bible story.
3. Create a Bookmark
Students design two different
bookmarks to illustrate what
God is telling them from the Bible
story. Ideas include drawing the
story, using words to describe the
key point, or showing how they
apply this truth. Students choose
their favorite to create with
construction paper.
ADVENTURES IN THE SPREAD OF GOD’S MESSAGE
Bible Passage 15
Exploration and Discovery
Acts 4:19–20
But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it
is right in God’s sight to obey you rather than God. For we
cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.”
Pair and Share (Story)
1. What did your partner learn from the Bible story?
Answers will vary.
2. What did God teach you in the Bible story?
Answers will vary.
Create a Bookmark
1. Design two bookmarks to illustrate what God is telling
you from the Bible story. Ideas include: we must obey God
rather than people, we can ask the Holy Spirit to speak
boldly about Jesus, and we can pray for opportunities to
share Christ. You may draw the Bible story, write a few
words that describe the key point, or show how you will
apply this truth to your life.
2. Choose your favorite and create it!
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ADVENTURES IN THE SPREAD OF GOD’S MESSAGE
THURSDAY SURF
What We Learned
Acts 4:19–20 Acts 4:19–20
Learning Points
From Core Bible Story
and Bible Passage
To see what we’ve learned so far from Acts 4:19–20, fill in the
blanks in the five learning points below with one of the key
words:
right • help • boldly • heard • spoke
TEACHING OBJECTIVE
Use the five key learning points
to help students understand and
apply the Bible passage.
TEACHING ACTIVITIES
1. Learning Points
Students use the list of words
to fill in the blanks of the five
learning points. Discuss.
2. Favorite Point
Students circle their favorite
learning point. Ask volunteers
to share why it is their favorite
point.
3. Weekly Quiz
Students take the quiz that
covers the core Bible story and
Bible passage. Review.
Peter and John couldn’t help but speak of Jesus.
Peter and John saw and heard the life of Jesus.
It is right in God’s sight to speak about Jesus.
Peter and John spoke the words of Jesus.
In Acts 4, God’s Word was spoken boldly.
Choose your favorite learning point from the list above,
and explain what it means to you.
Answers will vary.
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SOUL SURF QUIZ TIME
ADVENTURES IN THE SPREAD OF GOD’S MESSAGE
Weekly Quiz
From Core Bible Story
and Bible Passage
1. Which two apostles are in this story? Peter and John.
2. When Peter and John returned to the other apostles, to whom did they raise their
voices? God—in prayer.
3. Whom did Peter and John obey—God or men? God.
4. What did the apostles ask God to enable them to do?
Speak the word of Jesus with great boldness and no fear.
5. Peter and John spoke about what they saw and heard.
6. After the apostles prayed, what two things happened?
The place where they met shook, and they were filled with the Spirit.
7. Whom did Peter and John see and hear?
Jesus, God’s Son. They were His disciples, so they witnessed all of His miracles.
TEACHER’S NOTES
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LESSON CONNECTION
ADVENTURES IN THE SPREAD OF GOD’S MESSAGE
Week 4
This Week’s Connection
Core Bible Story & Bible Passage
In the core Bible story, the religious
leaders were offended by what Peter and
John said about Jesus. They had rejected
Jesus and conspired against Him because
Jesus didn’t respect their teachings the
way they wanted Him to. Jesus told the
Sadducees that they were wrong to teach
that there was no resurrection from the
dead, and now here Peter and John were
preaching that God had resurrected
Jesus. Jesus told the Pharisees they were
wrong to teach that following their oral
traditions made them good people, and
now Peter and John were preaching that
they needed to have their sins forgiven
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through Jesus.
It wasn’t just that the message contradicted
their beliefs. It was also hard for these
religious leaders to believe the message
because doing so meant that they had
committed a great wrong by arranging for
Jesus’ death.
When we share the gospel, we must
boldly tell people the message of
Acts 4:12: “Salvation is found in no one
else, for there is no other name under
heaven given to men by which we must
be saved.” Some people are offended by
this message. That’s why we must begin
with prayer.
The “He” in this song is Jesus. Only He can save you.
Jesus got it done. He died and rose for all of us.
Religion tries to earn eternal life, but Jesus gave it as a gift.
Eternal life can only be found in Jesus’ name.
The word “one” is the key. There is only one God.
No other God will hear you pray because there is no other god.
The world claims many ways to heaven. Jesus said there is one.
Peter was filled with the Spirit when he told the elders he would not
stop speaking about Jesus.
Man tries clever ways of making it to heaven, but only the true
God saves us.
Salvation is found only in Jesus’ name.
God has given the matchless name of His Son to be known among men.
We must be saved (rescued) from our sins to enter into heaven.
We receive salvation when we are delivered from sin.
No matter what the world says, there is only one God.
There is only one God, and one Son of God.
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ADVENTURES IN THE SPREAD OF GOD’S MESSAGE
Core Bible Story
Acts 4:23–31 The Believers Pray for Boldness of Speech
On their release, Peter and John went
back to their own people and reported all
that the chief priests and elders had said to
them. 24 When they heard this, they raised
their voices together in prayer to God.
“Sovereign Lord,” they said, “You made
the heaven and earth and the sea, and
everything in them. 25 You spoke by the Holy
Spirit through the mouth of your
servant, our father David: ‘Why do the
nations rage / and the peoples plot in
vain? / 26 The kings of the earth take their
stand / and the rulers gather together /
against the Lord / and against his
Anointed One.’
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TEACHING OBJECTIVE
Review or continue the core Bible
story to help students know and
believe its meaning.
TEACHING ACTIVITIES
1. Core Bible Story
Let students read the story
as you share background and
discuss the main idea.
2. Core Bible Story Application
Have students read the three
application steps in their
workbooks. Discuss and let
students share their answers.
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Indeed Herod and Pontius Pilate met
together with the Gentiles and the people of
Israel in this city to conspire against your holy
servant Jesus, whom you anointed.
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They did what your power and will had
decided beforehand should happen.
29
Now, Lord, consider their threats and
enable your servants to speak your word
with great boldness. 30 Stretch out your hand
to heal and perform miraculous signs and
wonders through the name of your holy
servant Jesus.” 31 After they prayed, the place
where they were meeting was shaken. And
they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and
spoke the word of God boldly.
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Core Bible Story Application
Acts 4:23–31 Application Activity
Application Step 1: Think of two things you know about
Jesus; for example, a miracle that He performed, or a parable
that He taught. Answers will vary.
Application Step 2: Practice telling a friend.
Answers will vary.
Application Step 3: Take a moment to ask God to give
you an opportunity to share what you know with a friend
who doesn’t know Jesus.
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ADVENTURES IN THE SPREAD OF GOD’S MESSAGE
Bible Passage 16
Exploration and Discovery
Acts 4:12
Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name
under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.
Scripture Study
Acts 4:12 Application Activity
MATTHEW 1:21
“She will give birth to a son,
and you are to give him the
name Jesus, because he will
save his people from their
sins.”
JOHN 3:36
Whoever believes in the Son
has eternal life, but whoever
rejects the Son will not see
life, for God’s wrath remains
on him.
ACTS 10:43
All the prophets testify
about him that everyone
who believes in him receives
forgiveness of sins through
his name.
With a partner, read these passages: Matthew 1:21; John 3:36;
Acts 10:43.
What main idea do these verses share?
These verses share the main idea that salvation is found in
no one but Jesus because He was sent by God to save
His people from their sins through forgiveness in His name.
TEACHING OBJECTIVE
Teach the weekly Bible passage
to help students grasp the
main idea.
TEACHING ACTIVITIES
1. Explore Scripture
Let students read the passage
as you share background and
discuss the main idea.
2. Scripture Study
Students look up Scripture in
their Bibles and cross-reference
to increase understanding of
Bible passage. With a partner,
students read and evaluate.
3. Salvation is Found in
No One Else
Read Acts 4:12 and remind
students that salvation is
found only in Jesus. Facilitate a
discussion and ask for student
input on things people think will
save them, but really don’t. A few
ideas include: I’m a good person,
I was baptized, I do good deeds,
I go to church, and I bring an
offering to church.
How do these verses help us understand Acts 4:12?
These verses help us understand the declaration from Acts 4:12 that salvation is found
in no one else. He was sent to deliver eternal life from God, provide the forgiveness
of sins, and save His people.
Challenge: Why will people who reject the Son of God not see eternal life?
Acts 4:12 and the related Scriptures above teach us that people who reject the Son
of God will not see eternal life because wrath still remains on them. Since all of us are
born into this world with sin, God’s judgment is on us unless we believe that He sent
His Son to forgive this sin. God is the one true God who offers salvation not through
our efforts, but through believing that He can save us through His Son.
Salvation is Found in No One Else
Read Acts 4:12. After your class discussion on things people think will save them, but
really don’t, fill out the chart below.
Things people think save them, but really don’t
I’m a good person, I was baptized, I do good
deeds, I go to church, I bring an offering
to church, etc.
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Salvation is found only in
Jesus
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THIS WEEK'S LYRICS
TEACHING OBJECTIVE
Use the gift of music to explore
the Bible passage that inspired
the song lyrics.
TEACHING ACTIVITIES
Hidden Message
Let students hear the song and
discover a hidden message in
their workbook.
ADVENTURES IN THE SPREAD OF GOD’S MESSAGE
HE’S THE ONE
Acts 4:12
HE’S THE ON E
claim
No matter what the people
same
No other God will be the
one else
Salvation comes from no
name!
It is only found in Jesus’
one
He’s the one, He’s the only
ve you
No one else can really sa
it done
He’s the one who can get
He’s the one and only one!
say
No matter what the people
u pray
No other God will hear yo
one else
Salvation comes from no
name!
It is only found in Jesus’
claim
No matter what the people
same
No other God will be the
one else
Salvation comes from no
name!
It is only found in Jesus’
HIDDEN MESSAGE
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Does it really matter which God you serve?
Cross out the letters Q, X, and Z to reveal the message.
X
Z
X
Z
Q
T
Z
O
Z
X
H E X R
X X I Q
Q N Z Z
X O Q N
Z G O Q
Write the
message
THERE IS ONLY ONE GOD
here:
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WEDNESDAY SURF
ADVENTURES IN THE SPREAD OF GOD’S MESSAGE
TEACHING OBJECTIVE
Further explore the weekly Bible
passage to help students apply
its meaning.
Bible Passage 16
Exploration and Discovery
TEACHING ACTIVITIES
1. Explore Scripture
Let students read the passage
as you share background and
discuss the main idea.
Acts 4:12
Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name
under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.
2. Memory Verse Game
While in a circle, students guess
the next word of the verse.
Teacher starts by saying, “Acts
4:12.” The first student says,
“Salvation”; next, “is”; next,
“found”; etc. A student who
misses is out and the next person
guesses the same word. Keep
going in a circle until there is one
person left. Last person states
the verse location (Acts 4:12)
and the following person is out.
Afterwards, students will try to
write the verse from memory.
Memory Verse Game
1. After playing the Memory Verse Game with your class, write
out Acts 4:12. Cover the verse (don’t peek) and write it out
from memory here.
Same as verse above.
2. Rewrite the verse correctly. If you already wrote it correctly,
rewrite it in your own words.
Answers will vary.
Begin with Prayer
3. Begin with Prayer
Discuss with your class and ask
for student input on how they
might pray before sharing the
gospel with others. Prayer suggestions may include asking: for
boldness, to be filled by His Holy
Spirit, for the hearts of unbelievers to be softened, for God to be
glorified, and for humility.
According to Acts 4:12, we should be bold in telling people
about Jesus because salvation is found in no one else. First
Corinthians 1:18 tells us that the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being
saved it is the power of God. Some people are offended by
God’s message, which is why we should always begin with
prayer. Write a prayer that you could offer to God before sharing Jesus with others. Answers will vary.
4. Break the Code
Students complete the Break
the Code activity on the Creative
Page and discuss how the lesson
target can be a part of their lives..
Acts 4:12
Break the code using the code chart below. Find each coded number on the top row to
select the correct letter on the bottom row. Write out the correct phrase on the lines below.
Direct students to their Creative Page (SW 121) to do their work.
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(SW 125) 141
THURSDAY SURF
TEACHING OBJECTIVE
Use the five key learning points
to help students understand and
apply the Bible passage.
TEACHING ACTIVITIES
1. Learning Points
Students use the list of words
to fill in the blanks of the five
learning points. Discuss.
2. Favorite Point
Students circle their favorite
learning point. Ask volunteers
to share why it is their
favorite point.
3. Weekly Quiz
Students take the quiz that
covers the core Bible story and
Bible passage. Review.
ADVENTURES IN THE SPREAD OF GOD’S MESSAGE
What We Learned
Acts 4:12
Learning Points
From Core Bible Story and Bible Passage
To see what we’ve learned so far from Acts 4:12, fill in the blanks
in the five learning points below with one of these words:
saved • true • eternal • Jesus • salvation
Salvation is found in no one else but Jesus.
There are many names, but only one true God.
Salvation is the act of being saved from sin.
All of us can be saved and given eternal life.
We must truly believe in Jesus to be saved.
Choose your favorite learning point from the list above,
and explain what it means to you.
Answers will vary.
142 (SW 126)
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SOUL SURF QUIZ TIME
ADVENTURES IN THE SPREAD OF GOD’S MESSAGE
Weekly Quiz
From Core Bible Story
and Bible Passage
1. When the apostles prayed, whom did they remember that the Holy Spirit had
spoken through before? David.
2. What is found in no one else? Salvation.
3. No other name under heaven is given for us to be what? Saved.
4. What two men did the apostles remember in their prayer who had conspired
against Jesus? Herod and Pontius Pilate.
5. Do we need to be saved to have eternal life?
Yes, and we can only be saved through believing in Jesus.
6. What did the apostles ask God to stretch out His hand and do?
Heal and perform signs and wonders in Jesus’ name.
7. Which name is the only name by which we must be saved? Jesus.
TEACHER’S NOTES
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(SW 127) 143
ADVENTURE WRAP UP
TEACHING OBJECTIVE
Use the three application
statements below for the
students to reflect on what
they’ve learned.
TEACHING ACTIVITIES
Adventure Wrap-up
Have the students write out their
thoughts. You can also come up
with an additional application or
personal story to share during
this activity.
ADVENTURES IN THE SPREAD OF GOD’S MESSAGE
My favorite lyric from “Speed of Sound” or “He’s the One”
and why I like it:
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Something new I learned about God this week is:
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One way I plan to put God’s Word into practice is:
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144 (SW 128)
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