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Lesson kit: Paul's Shipwreck

Everything you need to teach this story in Sunday school, kids' church or at home: lesson plan, questions and a printable sheet.

Passage
Acts 27—28
Ages
6 to 8
Length
37 minutes
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Lesson aim

God keeps his promises even in the middle of the storm.

Key verse

“'...not one of you will lose a single hair from your head.'” Acts 27:34

Lesson plan

  1. 1

    Welcome · 5 minutes

    Greet the children, sing a song they know and say a short prayer.

  2. 2

    The story · 10 minutes

    Tell the story with the illustrations on the big screen or by reading it aloud, page by page.

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  3. 3

    Talk · 10 minutes

    Ask the questions below and let the children answer in their own words.

  4. 4

    Activity · 10 minutes

    Hand out the printed sheet: each child draws their favourite scene and practises the verse.

  5. 5

    Closing prayer · 2 minutes

    Close by thanking God for what you learned today. God keeps his promises even in the middle of the storm.

Discussion questions

  1. What did the angel promise Paul?
  2. How many people were on the ship?
  3. In what "storm" do you need to trust God?

Summary for the teacher

Paul was traveling to Rome as a prisoner on a ship when a terrible storm lasted for many days. Everyone lost hope, but an angel told Paul that no one would die. Paul encouraged everyone to eat. The ship ran aground and broke apart, and all 276 people reached the island of Malta safely, where the islanders welcomed them with kindness.

Child's sheet

Name: ______________________________

Paul's Shipwreck

Acts 27—28

✏️ Draw the part of the story you liked best
  1. What did the angel promise Paul?
  2. How many people were on the ship?
  3. In what "storm" do you need to trust God?

✂️ Cut out and take home

“'...not one of you will lose a single hair from your head.'”

Acts 27:34