PETER IN PRISON (099-Stories from the Bible)

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PETER IN PRISON

Freed by an Angel

All over Palestine, more and more people were becoming believers. The persecution had stopped for awhile and the churches were enjoying peace.

Then King Herod found out that the Jewish leaders liked him better when he mistreated the believers. He was especially popular for killing the apostle James with the sword. So the king singled out Peter as his next victim. On the first day of the Passover feast, Peter was arrested and put into prison. The king planned to wait until after the seven-day festival for his public trial.

During this whole week the disciples prayed day and night for Peter. Finally it was the last night, just before he was to die. Would God deliver him?

Inside the prison, four soldiers guarded Peter day and night. He was double-chained between two soldiers while the other two guarded the gates. There Peter slept as peacefully as a child.

Suddenly an angel stood beside him in a beam of glorious light. He tapped Peter’s side and said, “Get up quickly!” The heavy chains dropped away. “Now put on your clothes and shoes, then follow me,” said the angel.

Peter obeyed, thinking he was dreaming. They walked past the first guard, then the second one. Finally they reached the heavy iron gate which led to the city. It mysteriously opened by itself! The angel walked the length of one street with Peter, then he disappeared.

At last Peter realized what had happened. It’s really true! he thought. The angel of the Lord has rescued me from my enemies!

Then Peter went straight to the prayer meeting and knocked on the gate. A girl named Rhoda went to see who was there and immediately recognized his voice. Instead of opening the door, she ran to tell the good news to the others.

“You must be mad,” the people said flatly.

“No, I’m not,” Rhoda declared. “It really is Peter!”

“It is his angel,” they insisted.

Peter kept knocking until they opened the door. How amazed they were to see him! They rejoiced to know that God truly does hear the prayers of His people.

Acts 12:1-19

Caption: An angel frees Peter from prison.

Parents:       Therefore I say unto you, what things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. (Mark 11:24)

Children:    1. What did the disciples do while Peter was in prison?

2. Who rescued Peter from prison?

3. Who recognized Peter’s voice?

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(-Stories by Ura Millar)

PETER'S VISION (098-Stories from the Bible)

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PETER’S VISION

Salvation for Everyone

One day while Peter was staying at Joppa, he went up on the flat roof of a house to pray. While there he fell into a dream-like trance. He saw heaven opened and something like a great sheet being let down by its four corners. Inside were many unclean animals, reptiles, and birds.

A voice said, “Rise, Peter, kill and eat.”

Peter was very hungry, but he knew the Jewish law said unclean animals should not be eaten. “No, Lord,” he replied, “for I have never eaten anything unclean.” This happened three times. Then the sheet went back up and disappeared. While Peter puzzled over this strange vision, the Spirit told him that three men were looking for him. So he went downstairs and found them.

The men said, “A God-fearing Roman centurion named Cornelius sent us to find you.” Peter invited them to stay for the night. He planned to go back with them the next day along with six more men.

When the group arrived at Cornelius’ house, a crowd of people had already gathered. Peter said, “You know it is against the Jewish law for me to enter a Gentile home like this. But God has showed me in a vision that we should never think ourselves better than anyone else. Now may I ask why you sent for me?”

Cornelius explained, “Four days ago I was fasting and praying. All at once a man appeared in bright clothing. He told me to send for you, and gave directions where to find you. Now we are eager to hear your message from God.”

Peter replied, “Truly God shows no favoritism for any nation, and the Jews are not His only people!”

Then Peter told them the wonderful story of Jesus. He said Jesus wanted everyone, both Jew and Gentile, to believe in Him and receive His salvation.

While Peter was speaking, all his listeners were filled with the Holy Spirit. This proved beyond a doubt that the Gentiles could also be part of the true Christian church.

Acts 10:1-38

Caption: Peter sees a sheet full of animals in a vision.

Parents:       For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek; for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. (Romans 10:12)

Children:    1. Where was Peter when he had a vision?

2. Where did the sheet with animals come from?

3. Who can receive God’s salvation?

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(-Stories by Ura Millar)

THE CONVERSION OF SAUL (097-Stories from the Bible)

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THE CONVERSION OF SAUL

A Chosen Vessel for God

Saul was a bright young Jew from the city of Tarsus. He was every inch the proud Pharisee, having studied in Jerusalem under the famous Jewish teacher, Gamaliel. When Saul did something, he did it right.

Saul was present at the stoning of Stephen. He was convinced that this new teaching about Jesus was a false doctrine. He did his best to wipe out the church in Jerusalem. Next he decided to attack the believers who had scattered to surrounding areas. He would arrest them, tie them up, and haul them back to Jerusalem for trial.

Armed with official papers from the high priest, Saul gathered his henchmen together. Then they started the long journey to Damascus, searching for Christians. As they neared the city, a blinding light, brighter than the noonday sun, suddenly shone on them. The light was so brilliant that Saul fell to the ground, totally blind. He heard a divine voice saying, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?”

Saul faltered, “Who are you, Lord?”

“I am Jesus,” came the reply. “Every time you hurt one of my followers, you are hurting me!”

Then Saul, trembling and astonished, asked, “What will you have me do, Lord?”

“Go into the city,” said the Lord. “There you will be told what to do.”

Saul was led to the house of Judas. For three days he did not eat or drink, but prayed earnestly for the Lord’s guidance. In a special vision the Lord showed him that a man would come to help him.

Meanwhile, a disciple named Ananias also saw the Lord in a vision. The Lord told him to meet Saul in Judas’ house and lay hands on him. Ananias did not really want to go, because he knew how much Saul had been persecuting the believers. But he trusted the Lord and went anyway. As Ananias laid his hands on Saul, he said, “Brother Saul, Jesus who appeared to you has sent me so you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Ghost.”

All at once Saul could see again! He got up and was baptized. In this way Saul, the self-important man, became the Lord’s most humble servant. Soon he was named Paul, which means “little.”

Acts 8:1-4, 9:1-20

Caption: Saul is blinded by a bright light from heaven.

Parents:       O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. (Psalm 34:8)

Children:    1. Why did Saul go to Damascus?

2. What happened to Saul before he got there?

3. Who called out to him saying, “Saul, Saul”?

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(-Stories by Ura Millar)