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12/7 7th/8th grade: Paul & the early church

 

7th+8th grade Guide Sheet: Paul & the early church________________________12/7/22

Takeaway – God’s conversion of Paul, & Paul’s writings & ministry, are powerful influences of our understanding of God’s grace & just how powerful the Gospel is.  

Key verse – Acts 9:15

Discussion starters:

-Do you believe that people can change?

 

-When have you seen, or even experienced yourself, a transformation (of a person, place, etc.)?

 

-What does it take for you to change your opinion about something? (i.e. personal experience, another person’s story, etc.)

 

-How does your relationship with God/Jesus (whatever it is like right now) factor into your life? (i.e. do you consider your values in decision making, things you are involved in, etc.)

 

-Why is it so easy for us to get worked up about something that doesn’t really matter? What is worth arguing about? How do arguments affect our relationships?

 

-What is something in your life that you feel so strongly about that you would talk about or write about it, no matter what other people thought?

 

-Who has the most influential voice in your life?

 

Further readings to check out: (Have different volunteers read the passages)

-          Things to think/talk about as you read: What does this say to me personally? What questions come to mind? What does this tell me about who God is?

o   Acts 9:1-19

§  What is the most surprising part of this story to you?

§  What do you think Ananias was thinking as the Lord spoke in verses 15-16?

§  How has God surprised you?

 

 

o   Romans 8:31-39

§  What do you think Paul means in verse 31 when he says that God is “for” us? Who in your life is “for” you? Who are you “for”?

§  What would you add to the list of things that cannot separate us from God’s love?

 

 

Activity Ideas:

 










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