Bible Passage: Acts 9:1-25

Big Idea: Jesus transforms our whole lives.

On Sunday the kids learnt about Paul (also called Saul), and about Ananias. We learnt that Saul was  a Pharisee, a religeous leader, and hated Christians. He didn't think that Jesus Christ was the true Messiah. On the way to a town called Damascus, where Saul was going to arrest more Christians, a bright light suddenly shone all around Saul. Saul was blinded by the light, and a voice spoke to him. The voice told Saul that it was Jesus, the One he was persecuting when he was arresting Christians. It seemed like bad news for Saul. But God sent Paul a man named Ananias to help him, and Ananias helped him regain his sight. Jesus saved Paul from his sins and chose him to go on and spread the good news of Jesus.

Jesus does this for us, too. He transforms us, like Paul. He takes our sinfulness, forgives us and gives us a new life and a new way to live. And just like Paul, he chooses us to share this new life and love with others. 

Family Activity

Make a dark room, blanket fort or dark space. Sit in the dark space together and talk about how it would have felt for Paul when he was in the dark, all alone. Then, shine a bright light into the darkness. Talk about how Paul must have felt when He saw the light of Jesus on his journey. Talk about how good it is when light chases away darkness, and how light changes things in a dark room. Talk about how we are different once we meet Jesus too, just like Paul.

What are some ways we change after meeting Jesus? Can you think of anyone in your life who is different now that they trust Jesus? 

Ps. We used the example of a butterfly and a caterpillar to talk about transformation. If you see a butterfly this week, take the opportunity to talk about the transformation Jesus brings 🙂

Have a great week!