Lesson kit: The Conversion of Paul

Lesson aim

No one is too far from Jesus’ love; he can completely change a life.

Key verse

“For three days he was blind. He didn't eat or drink anything.” Acts 9:9

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.

   Open on the big screen →
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. No one is too far from Jesus’ love; he can completely change a life.

Discussion questions

1. What happened to Saul on the road to Damascus?
2. Who did God send to help him?
3. How did Paul’s life change after that?

Summary for the teacher

Saul was persecuting Christians and was on his way to Damascus to arrest them. On the road, a light from heaven knocked him down, and Jesus asked: "Saul, why are you persecuting me?". Saul was blind for three days. God sent Ananias to pray for him, something like scales fell from his eyes, and Saul, later called Paul, began telling people about Jesus.