READ: Acts 22:30–23:35

DISCUSS: Have you ever tried to put together a 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle? The puzzle pieces are so small, and they all look alike. The key to finishing the puzzle is to look at the picture on the puzzle box. This picture gives you clues of how all the pieces fit together and what the puzzle will look like when completed.

Life can be like a jigsaw puzzle. There are a lot of events—good and bad—that happen in our lives, and it can be hard to figure out how God is working all these things together. The stories of Paul’s life help us to see that God always has a plan. Paul trusted in God’s plan, and he continued to be obedient to the work God had called him to do.

Just as Paul said in his letter to the Christians in Rome, God is working all things together for His purpose. We can trust that God is faithful and that He always has a plan. We can work hard to tell others about Jesus and trust that God will use our effort to accomplish His plans!

Christ Connection: Paul trusted God and believed that God, who showed His love for the world by sending His Son to die on the cross and rise again, would use the danger Paul faced to get Paul to Rome. We too can risk everything to share the gospel with courage because we know that God loves us and will care for us.

WATCH: Paul Was on Trial

LEARN: "LORD, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago." - Isaiah 25:7

PRAY: God, help us to trust in You and Your plans. You have plans that are greater than anything we can imagine! Give us the courage to tell others about Jesus because we know that You are with us! Amen.

APPLY: Learn the big picture question and answer and practice asking and answering randomly throughout the week together.

Q: Why should we praise Jesus?

A: We should praise Jesus for what He has done to provide our salvation and because He will one day make all things right.

READ: Acts 24:1–26:32

DISCUSS: Mommy….Mommy….MOMMY! Have you ever heard a small child who wants to tell their parent something? Even if the parent is busy, the child will continue to shout their name until someone gives them the attention they want. The child thinks whatever they have to say is the most important thing, and they will do anything to get you to listen!

Paul wasn’t shouting for his mommy, but he was continuously shouting the story of how Jesus had saved his life. Paul knew that this was the most important news anyone could hear, so he wanted everyone to listen! God gave Paul the opportunity to share the good news about Jesus with governors and kings. Even when the people tried to stop him, Paul was faithful to tell people about Jesus.

Every follower of Jesus has a great story to tell! Like Paul sharing how Jesus had saved him on the road to Damascus, every believer can use their testimony to tell others about Jesus. Jesus has the power to save, and that’s a story worth sharing!

Christ Connection: God had chosen Paul to take the gospel to Gentiles, kings, and the Israelites. Paul met with people again and again to tell the good news about Jesus. He wanted everyone to believe that Jesus is Lord. Because Jesus has the power to save people from sin, Paul was willing to do whatever it took to share the gospel.

WATCH: Paul Was Sent to Rome

LEARN: "LORD, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago." - Isaiah 25:7

PRAY: Jesus, You are Lord. You alone have the power to save! Help me to share the gospel over and over again so that everyone who hears will believe in You! Amen.

APPLY: Learn the big picture question and answer and practice asking and answering randomly throughout the week together.

Q: Why should we praise Jesus?

A: We should praise Jesus for what He has done to provide our salvation and because He will one day make all things right.

READ: Acts 27:1–28:10

DISCUSS: The hardships in Paul’s life were growing. After visiting Jerusalem, Paul was thrown in prison. Even in all the struggles, Paul continued to trust that God was in control. Just when you’d think it couldn’t get any worse, the ship transporting Paul to Rome was caught in a major storm!

As the sailors panicked in the storm, Paul was not afraid. An angel had told Paul that God would protect him and save everyone on the boat. Paul believed the message and trusted in God once again. The ship was ripped apart by the wind and waves, but everyone made it safely to shore just as God has promised.

Paul continued to use his life to tell others about Jesus. His faith in God encouraged others to trust in Him. When we trust God to be with us in our struggles, our faith can help others to know Jesus and trust in Him.

Christ Connection: Paul trusted God to keep His promise to rescue him from the storm. He encouraged the sailors to trust and obey God too. God calls us to trust in His Son, Jesus, who died to rescue us from sin and death, and to invite others to believe this good news as well.

WATCH: Paul Went to Rome

LEARN: "LORD, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago." - Isaiah 25:7

PRAY: God, You are faithful and always in control. Thank You for being with us in our struggles. Help me to trust in You, and use my faith to encourage others to trust in You. Amen.

APPLY: Learn the big picture question and answer and practice asking and answering randomly throughout the week together.

Q: Why should we praise Jesus?

A: We should praise Jesus for what He has done to provide our salvation and because He will one day make all things right.

READ: Acts 28:11-31

DISCUSS: 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.

Christ Connection: 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.

WATCH: Paul Preached in Rome

LEARN: "LORD, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago." - Isaiah 25:7

PRAY: Jesus, we praise You because You gave Your life to save all who trust in You. This message is worth believing and worth sharing—no matter what it costs. Teach us to follow the examples of Paul and other Christians who endured hard things to preach the gospel to the world. Amen.

APPLY: Learn the big picture question and answer and practice asking and answering randomly throughout the week together.

Q: Why should we praise Jesus?

A: We should praise Jesus for what He has done to provide our salvation and because He will one day make all things right.

READ: God Called Moses - Exodus 3–4

DISCUSS: God called Moses to become a leader of His people, but Moses did not believe God or think God could use him.

WATCH: God Knows What I Think

SIMPLE TRUTH: God Cares When I Hurt

LEARN: "God, create a clean heart for me." - Psalm 51:10a

PRAY: God, thank You for loving and caring for us, even when we think wrong thoughts. Help us remember that we can always press pause and ask You for help. You are with us every day. Amen.

READ: Jesus Appeared to Thomas - John 20:19-29

DISCUSS: One of Jesus' followers named Thomas who doubted in his heart that Jesus really came back to life after He died on a cross.

WATCH: God Knows My Heart

SIMPLE TRUTH: God Cares When I Hurt

LEARN: "God, create a clean heart for me." - Psalm 51:10a

PRAY: God, thank You so much for knowing our hearts and loving us. Thank You for helping us when we ask. We love You! Amen.

READ: David and Nathan - 2 Samuel 11–12:14; Psalm 51

DISCUSS: A king named David who made a series of wrong choices that ended up hurting several people. A prophet named Nathan confronted David, and he confessed his wrong actions to God and asked for forgiveness.

WATCH: God Knows My Actions

SIMPLE TRUTH: God Cares When I Hurt

LEARN: "God, create a clean heart for me." - Psalm 51:10a

PRAY: God, thank You so much for always being ready to forgive us when we make a wrong choice. Help us make right choices and obey You. Amen.

READ: The Rich Young Ruler - Luke 18:18-30

DISCUSS: God knows our need through the story of the rich young ruler from Luke 18:18-30.

WATCH: God Knows My Need

SIMPLE TRUTH: God Cares When I Hurt

LEARN: "God, create a clean heart for me." - Psalm 51:10a

PRAY: God, thank You so much for loving us and caring for all our needs. Help us remember that our greatest need is You. Amen.