Year 3

Saul sees the Lord on the way to Damascus. By the power of His word the Lord opens Saul’s heart. Learning his sin and God’s grace Paul joyful accepts suffering for the sake of the Lord.

Acts 6 and 7 The church in Jerusalem chooses 7 men to lead the church. Stephen witnesses to the Sanhedrin. Stephen becomes the first martyr.

Acts 3 Peter and John go to the temple to pray. Along the way they heal a lame man. They are persecuted because of this but rejoice in the Lord. The following kids song tells the whole story:

Acts 2:1-12 God sends the Holy Spirit to the disciples gathered in Jerusalem. Filled with the Holy Spirit the disciples proclaim Christ and the forgiveness of sins in many different languages.

Jesus ascends to heaven. Not leaving us but to be with us fully.

Jesus appears to his disciples and calls them again to leave behind fishing and become fishers of men. He reaffirms his love to Peter as well assuring him of forgiveness.

Thomas doubts, but Jesus in his mercy appears to strength Thomas faith. Having received the Holy Spirit Thomas and the remaining disciples preach God’s word to the ends of the earth.

Jesus reveals himself through the scriptures.

Before his death Jesus gives us the Lord’s Supper. It is a fulfillment of the passover. It is a reminder of his death. It is a looking forward to the feast of the Lamb. It is a recieving and a participation with his death.

God works behind the scenes to deliver his people.

Evil men attempt to destroy Daniel but the Lord is taking care of him.

God not only delivers the men but walks with them in the fire.

God works through the simple things of this world. God’s power is hidden in water and word and promise. Through these things God cleanses and heals bringing his salvation to men.

We are all subject to death because of our sin. Yet in Christ death is conquered and his people are taken to heaven.

The false gods are unable to hear or answer the cries of their worshippers. Jehovah hears every prayer of those who call to him.

Rather than ask for wisdom Solomon asks for wisdom to lead the people of God.

David sin greatly against God. God confronts David. David does not try to hide but confesses his sin. God forgives his sin.

Saul had rejected God and His Word, having rejected God and His word Saul lived in anger and sin, just like Cain. James 1:15 – all sin eventually lead to death Jonathan shows great faith in the Lord, His love for David was a reflection of God’s love for him. Knowing that God loved him and would send

God’s people are under attack once again. This time the problem is not a foreign invader but the priests of God’s house. The Lord raises up Samuel as a prophet and judge. He role is not to fight against foreigners but to preach the word of God faithfully.

God sends Philip the elder to preach the word of God to an Ethiopian. The Ethiopian hears the word rejoices and is baptized.