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God didn’t play favorites when he gave the gift of Jesus.

In today’s lesson, we’re going to talk about Paul and an important lesson he learned about God and favorites. Paul was Jewish and he used to hate people who followed Jesus. But, his heart changed when Jesus appeared to him. From that point on, he taught about Jesus everywhere he went. In fact, it was while Paul was traveling around that he learned an important lesson. Paul and another guy, Barnabas, were traveling from city to city teaching the Jewish people about Jesus. But, some Jews didn’t like what they were teaching. They felt like they were God’s favorites, already. They didn’t need Jesus to save them. So, some people were really mean to Paul and Barnabas and eventually ran them out of town. It was at this point that Paul realized that God loved Gentiles, too. Gentiles were the non-Jews. They didn’t know God or the law. So, Paul turned his attention to the Gentiles and starting teaching them about Jesus. This was a big deal. See, God wants everyone to know him. He offers forgiveness to anyone who asks, no matter who they are.

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Key Points:

  • Paul and Barnabas went on a big missionary journey. Acts 13:13-15
  • Some of the Jews were jealous and said mean things about Paul. Acts 13:44-45
  • Paul made a decision to go to the Gentiles. Acts 13:46-49
  • God didn’t play favorites when he gave the gift of Jesus.

Memory Verse:

Acts 13:47 I have made you a light to the Gentiles, to bring salvation to the farthest corners of the earth.

Talk About It
  1. What’s your favorite part of the video? What’s one thing you learned from it?
  2. What’s your favorite movie? What’s your favorite dessert? What’s your favorite item in your room?
  3. Who were Paul and Barnabas teaching about as they traveled around?
  4. Who were the Gentiles? Why did the Jews think they were God’s favorite?
  5. Read Galatians 3:26-28. What do you think it means that we are all one in Christ? According to this passage, who is God’s favorite?
  6. How will you apply this lesson to your life this week?

This is part of the Bible Storyline series.