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1 Editorial Project Manager Lorin E. Klistoff, M.A. Illustrator Mark Mason Cover Artist Brenda DiAntonis Managing Editor Karen J. Goldfluss, M.S. Ed. Creative Director Karen J. Goldfluss, M.S. Ed. Art Production Manager Kevin Barnes Art Coordinator Renée Christine Yates Imaging James Edward Grace Publisher Mary D. Smith, M.S. Ed. Author Mary Tucker The classroom teacher may reproduce copies of materials in this book for classroom use only. Reproduction of any part for an entire school or school system is strictly prohibited. No part of this publication may be transmitted, stored, or recorded in any form without written permission from the publisher. Teacher Created Resources, Inc Industry Way Westminster, CA ISBN: Teacher Created Resources, Inc. Reprinted, 2010 Made in U.S.A.

2 Table of Contents Introduction Paul Bulletin Board Bulletin Board Pattern Paul Meets Jesus What Happened to Paul? On the Road Crossword Two-Part Bible Story Rap People s Reaction What Else Happened? Paul s First Missionary Trip Following the Lord Song Missions Trip Word Search Surprise for Paul and Barnabas What God Did Mobile Paul s Second Missionary Trip Music in Prison Who Did It? The Unknown God In the Prison Action Rhyme God's Promise to Paul Paul s Third Missionary Trip Miracles! Saved from a Fall Craft Showing Your Love Courage to Go On To Jerusalem Maze Paul Is Arrested and Tried Mistaken Identity Our Responsibility Rap Who Said It? What About Gentiles? Witnessing for Jesus A Dangerous Voyage Don t Be Scared Song Stick Puppet Problems! In Rome Mini-Book of Paul s Life Answer Key #7069 Bible Stories & Activities: Paul 2 Teacher Created Resources, Inc.

3 Paul Bulletin Board 1. Enlarge the map on page 5, big enough to cover the whole bulletin board. 2. Color the map (water blue, land green or light brown) and cut it out. Attach the map to the board. 3. Print the caption and the Bible verse on large strips of white paper and attach them at the top and bottom of the board. 4. Color and cut out the figure of Paul at the bottom of this page. Laminate if desired. 5. As you go through the stories of Paul in this book, trace his travels on the map. Move the figure of Paul around the map from one place to another for each lesson. 6. When you have completed this study, review with students all the places Paul traveled to tell people about Jesus. Ask students to consider where God might want them to go to serve Him. Paul Pattern #7069 Bible Stories & Activities: Paul Teacher Created Resources, Inc.

4 Bulletin Board Pattern Teacher Created Resources, Inc. #7069 Bible Stories & Activities: Paul

5 Paul Meets Jesus (Based on Acts 9:1 30) (When we first meet Paul in the Bible, he is called Saul. Jesus later began calling him Paul.) Saul was a Jewish religious leader who was convinced that people who believed in Jesus were believing a lie. He decided to do everything he could to stop Jesus followers from influencing other people. He became well known among Christians as he constantly threatened them, chased them down, and had them arrested, even killed, just for trusting in Jesus! He mostly persecuted Christians in and around Jerusalem. Then he got permission from the Jewish high priest to take his campaign to the town of Damascus, where he planned to track down Christians and take them to Jerusalem to be punished. Saul took some men and set out along the road to Damascus. Suddenly, a blinding light from heaven flashed around him. Saul fell to the ground in fear. He heard a voice say, Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me? Who are you, Lord? Saul asked. He knew the voice was not the voice of another person. It was supernatural. In fact, later he wrote that he had seen not only a bright light, but Jesus Himself. (1 Corinthians 9:1) The men with him heard the sound, but did not see what he saw. They had no idea what was going on! Jesus answered Saul s question: I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. Then He told Saul to get up and go into the city of Damascus and he would be told what to do. Saul stood up, but he could not see anything he was blind. The men had to lead him by the hand into the city where for three days he remained blind, not eating or drinking anything. While Saul was waiting to be told what to do next, a man named Ananias in another part of town had a vision. God told him where to find Saul, then instructed Ananias to go and place his hands on him to give him back his sight. Ananias had heard what a dangerous man Saul was. He knew Saul had come to Damascus to persecute Christians like him. God did not promise Ananias that Saul would not harm him; He simply told him that He had chosen Saul for a special job. Ananias trusted God and went off to do what he was told. Ananias entered the house where Saul was staying and placed his hands on him. Brother Saul, he said, Jesus, who appeared to you on the road, has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit. Immediately, Saul s eyes cleared and he could see again. Saul was a changed man. The first thing he did when he could see again was to get baptized. He stayed in Damascus for several days, talking and visiting with the Christians there. Instead of persecuting Christians, Saul began preaching about Jesus. People were amazed at the difference in him. Some Jews hated to hear him preaching about Jesus, so they plotted to kill him. Saul found out about the plot and his new Christian friends helped him escape from the city one night by lowering him down the wall in a large basket. Saul went to Jerusalem and tried to join Jesus followers there, but they were afraid of him, suspecting that he might only be pretending to be a Christian in order to trap them. Barnabas, however, believed Saul was a changed man. He took him to Jesus disciples, and Saul told them about meeting Jesus. After that, the word went out among Christians that Saul was a friend and could be trusted. Saul spent his time learning about Jesus and telling everyone how Jesus had changed him. #7069 Bible Stories & Activities: Paul 6 Teacher Created Resources, Inc.

6 Paul Meets Jesus What Happened to Paul? Directions: Look at the pictures to find out what happened to Paul on the road to Damascus. Number them from 1 to 6 to show the order in which they happened. Read Acts 9:1 30 to check your work. Jesus saved me, and He can save you, too! I arrest you for teaching lies! Who are you, Lord? The Lord sent me so you may see again. Teacher Created Resources, Inc. 7 #7069 Bible Stories & Activities: Paul