What do changing your name, blindness and bullies have in common?

Acts 9:1-19

Saul had a run in with Jesus.  Ananias had a vision.  They both traveled.  They met.  Ananias trusted Jesus.  Saul was healed.  Saul was baptized.

Philip and the Ethiopian

Philip heard from an angel.  He stopped the chariot.  He heard the Ethiopian reading Isaiah.  The Ethiopian needed it explained.  Philip told him the good news.

The Ethiopian saw water.  Because he believed the good news, he wanted to be baptized.  Philip baptized him.  Philip was transported to share the good news with more people!

Now, if you'd like to get a head start, read chapter 9.  We'll study that in 2 weeks.

If you missed this week, you can see our torn paper art when you come back!

Women of Faith Review Women of Faith Review Questions

During our review week, we gather details from previous lessons learned.  We try to remember as many details as we can.  Do you know the answers to these questions?

1. In the story of Esther, who convinced the king to kill all of the Jews?

a.    Henry

b.   Harod

c.    Mordecai

d.   Haman

2.   When Esther wanted to save the Jews, what did she ask her people to do? 

a.    Run as fast as they can, as far away as possible

b.   Hide

c.     Go to war

d.     Fast for 3 days and 3 night

3. At the end of the story of Esther, who was killed? 

a.     Esther

b.     Mordecai

c.     The Jews

d.     Haman

4. Boaz’s story is found on what book of the Bible?
1. Ruth
2. Boaz
3. Judges
4. Joshua
5. What did Ruth do during the summer?
1. Went on vacation with Naomi and sat under palm trees.
2. Ran away from Naomi.
3. Worked on the field – Boaz watched her work hard.
4. Appeared before the men of the land.
6. Boaz became the great grandfather of whom?
1. Goliath
2. Paul
3. King David
4. Esther
7. Deborah’s story is found in which book of the bible?
8. We find out that the Israelites have been doing evil things in the eyes of God, so He turns them over to King Jabin, a Canaanite king. Who is the commander of his army? 
9. Deborah tells Barak that God has commanded him to go into battle against Sisera. Barak agrees to go, but on one condition. What is that condition? 
10. How does Jael kill Sisera?
11. Rahab knows that the God of Israel is the one true God, and believes that her land will be given over to the Israelites. The two spies promise that she and her family will be spared as long as they stay in her house and hang something from the window. What is that thing?
12. Do the Israelites keep their promise to Rahab when they conquer Jericho?

The Palm of Deborah

Choosing between 2 projects, here's a recreation of a large palm tree.  This is where Deborah could be found. The picture doesn't capture the detail of colors, but stop by and see for yourself!  Great job guys!  

God went before the Israelites.  God told Barak to lead the Israelites down by the river, on level ground with the King's army.  It didn't make much sense.  But God caused the river to overflow, the horses got stuck in the mud and God confused Sisera's army!  When God goes before us, we can trust his word and follow.

Deborah

We'll build a tent. We'll witness what it's like to have an unfair advantage. And we'll learn that Sisera, leader of the king's army, died of a killer headache. God goes before us, we can have courage to follow! (Judges 4)

You May Be Tempted! (The Lyrics)

Verse 1:
You may be tempted
To yell at your brother
But don’t, just don’t
You may be tempted
To steal from another
But don’t, just don’t

* Chorus:
Beat temptation
And God will bless you
Don’t be misled
Temptation will test you
But when you feel like doing
Something you know is wrong
Just don’t, just don’t

Verse 2:
You may be tempted
To lie to your teacher
But don’t, just don’t
It may seem easier
To follow the leader
But it won’t, it just won’t

*

Insert kid-submitted lyrics for additional verses:
- To slap your sister
- The steal a big cookie
- To touch the ballet pole
- To punch your brother in the eye
- To jump out a window
- To ditch school

You may be Tempted

We have a review tomorrow! We've been studying the book of James - just the first chapter. So we have some fun activities to recap. And... we might just even have a super surprise! So come join us. C: See you bright and early!