GraceSheetKidsPaul
Before he was Paul, he was Saul — a man who actively hunted down and persecuted the earliest followers of Jesus. Then one blinding encounter on the road to Damascus changed everything. Saul became Paul, one of the boldest missionaries in history, and wrote a huge chunk of the New Testament.
Big idea: God can completely transform anyone into someone who does amazing things for Him.
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- Persecuting Christians. As Saul, he arrests and persecutes the early followers of Jesus.
- The Damascus Road. A bright light and Jesus' own voice stop Saul in his tracks, changing his life forever.
- Missionary Journeys. As Paul, he travels far and wide, telling people about Jesus and starting churches.
- Writing Letters. Paul writes many New Testament letters, even from prison, encouraging churches everywhere.
Where to Find Paul in the Bible
- Acts — his conversion and missionary journeys
- Philippians — a joyful letter written from prison
- Ephesians — the Armor of God and living as God's people
Where This Is in the Bible
Where this is in the Bible: Acts (NT #5 of 27), Philippians (NT #11 of 27), Ephesians (NT #10 of 27) — out of all 66 books.
Character Traits to Teach
Bold · Hardworking · Transformed · A powerful writer and teacher
Key Verses About Paul
- Philippians 4:13 — "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength" — written by Paul in prison. Make a Philippians 4:13 worksheet →
- 2 Timothy 1:7 — Paul's encouragement to young Timothy about a spirit of power, love, and self-control. Make a 2 Timothy 1:7 worksheet →
Teaching Ideas by Age
- Make a bright-light craft to retell the Damascus Road story.
- Write a short encouraging 'letter' to a friend, like Paul wrote to churches.
- Talk about how God can change anyone's heart, even someone who was doing wrong.