What Did You Learn? Surely Jesus is the Son of God.
Jesus Appears Luke 24:13–53 While 2 were on the to Emmaus, began to with them. They didn’t recognize him. They told him, “Our rulers put on a 3 days ago. went to the but didn’t find his body. They told us said he was alive. Our friends went to the but they did not see .” said, “You are slow to believe all the says! Christ had to suffer these things.” Then the invited Jesus into their . He sat at their , , and handed them some . That’s when they saw that he was , and then he disappeared! Many others saw alive too.
What Did You Learn? Jesus is alive! He did what the Bible said he would do.
The Sewing Lady Comes Back Acts 9:36–41 A named Tabitha sewed clothes for a living. She did good and helped who didn’t have enough 1 day Tabitha became and died. Some who followed said to Peter, “Please come at once!” When Peter went into the room where Tabitha’s body was, he saw . They showed him the clothes Tabitha had made while she was still alive. Peter sent them out. Then he got on his knees to . He turned toward the dead and said, “Tabitha, get .” She opened her and sat ! Peter took her and helped her to her . Many in the heard about this and believed in .
What Did You Learn? When people hear about the great things God has done, many believe in him.
Two Liars Drop Dead Acts 4:32–5:12 After went to his followers shared all they had. No 1 was needy, because from time to time, who sold their land or brought the to the apostles. Then those leaders gave the to whoever had a need. Ananias and his wife, Sapphira, sold some land, but kept part of the . Then they brought the rest to the leaders as if it was all of the . Peter said, “You have not lied to men but to God.” Ananias fell dead. carried him out and buried him. His wife came in later and lied too. Peter said, “The of the who buried your husband are at the . They will carry you out also.” Then she fell at his dead. buried her beside
her husband. What Did You Learn? God knows the truth.
Angel Power Opens a Gate Act 12:1-17 Herod put Peter in for telling about . The of the church began to for Peter. While Peter was asleep and chained between an 2 soldiers, an came. The woke him. “Quick, get !” he said. The chains fell off Peter’s wrists. Then the told him to put on clothes and follow him. Peter followed the out of . The gate leading to the opened by itself. Then the left. Peter went to a where many were . He told them how God had brought him out of . What Did You Learn? God can lead us out of our problems.
Philip Disappears! Acts 8:26–9:1–40 An told Philip to a through the . There he saw an African riding a . The spirit told Philip, “ to that .” Philip ran to it and heard the reading the . “Do you understand it?” Philip asked. The said, “I need someone to explain it.” He asked Philip to sit with him. Philip said the verse was about . When they came to some near the , the asked Philip to baptize him. When they came out of the , Philip was suddenly gone! Philip showed in another and told there about . What Did You Learn?
God can put us in the right place at the right time to tell about Jesus.
Stephen Sees Right in Heaven Acts 6:1–8:3 Stephen helped the church give to widows. Stephen told all about the . He said their families killed prophets who said would come. He said these themselves had killed They were very angry! Stephen looked to and saw the glory of God and standing at the right of God. The threw . Stephen , “Lord , receive my spirit. Do not hold this sin against them.” After he said that, he died and went to . What Did You Learn? Jesus is with us as we bravely tell others about him.
A Clever Escape Acts 9:20–25 Saul, who was also called Paul, was cruel to Christians. Then 1 day a light blinded him. He heard speak and believed in After God healed his , Saul began to preach that is the Son of God. who heard him were amazed. They asked, “Isn’t he the who caused trouble for Christians? Has he come here to take them to ?” Yet Saul proved to them that is the Christ. Some plotted to kill Saul, but he learned of their plan. Day and they kept close watch on the gates of the so they could kill him as he came out. But one his friends lowered him in a through an opening in the of the
What Did You Learn? Tell others about Jesus even if it’s risky.
An Earthquake Shakes the Jail Ascts 16:16–40 Paul and Silas were beaten and thrown into Instead of , they and hymns to God! An earthquake shook the The flew open, and everybody’s chains came loose. The jailer was he would be in big trouble if prisoners escaped. Paul shouted, “We are all here!” The jailer fell in front of Paul and Silas. He asked, “What must I do to be saved?” They said, “Believe in the Lord and you will be saved.” The jailer and his family were baptized. He was very his whole family believed in God. In the morning, leaders told him to let Paul and Silas free. What Did You Learn? Praise God in every situation. He can turn what’s bad into good.
Falling Out the Window One , who believed in had a meeting. A young named Eutychus sat in a third-story listening to Paul talk. Paul talked for a long, long time until midnight. The young man’s began to close. He sank into a deep sleep and fell out the to the . When they picked him , he was dead! Paul went the , threw himself on the young , and put his arms around him. “Don’t be ,” he said. “He’s alive!” They were that Eutychus was alive. Then they all went back the , ate and listened to Paul talk until the rose. What Did You Learn?
God can do great things through people who trust him.
Shipwrecked! Acts 27 While Paul was in , he and other prisoners had to to Italy by . A terrible arose. The were Paul said to them, “An told me not 1 of you will be lost; only the will be destroyed.” The ran into a sandbar, and the back part of the was broken to pieces by the waves. Some jumped into the to swim to land. The rest got there on wooden planks or pieces of the . Everyone was safe! What Did You Learn? When we’re in danger, we can trust God.
Whate’s Biting You? Acts 28:1–6 After the shipwreck, Paul and the others swam or floated to shore in the cold The nice on the island built a As Paul put wood on the , a poisonous came out of the wood and bit Paul! When the saw the hanging from Paul’s , they thought Paul was being punished for doing something But Paul just shook the off into the . Paul did not swell or die. He was fine. Then thought he was a god. Of course, Paul was not a god, and the people should have the real God who saved him instead! What Did You Learn? The devil attacks us when we’re down, but God helps us survive.
God’s Amazing Grace John 3:16; 23–25; 14:6–7; Romans 5:8 Ephesians 2:8–10; 1 John 2:3–6, 9–10 God’s grace is the undeserved kindness he shows us. Because God us, he offers us a way to . Jesus said, “I am the way … No 1 comes to the Father except through me.” We sin when we do things and also when we do what is good and Sin could have kept us out of . But because of his grace, God let take punishment for our sins on the . God the so much that he gave his 1 and only Son so whoever believes in will not die but will live forever in . What Did You Learn? Because of God’s amazing grace, he sent Jesus to be the way for us to go to heaven.
Dressed in Armor Ephesians 6:10–17 Be in the Lord and put on the full of God so you can stand against the devil’s tricks. We don’t fight against but against evil. Believe and tell the truth—buckle the belt of truth around your waist. Be with God through —wear the breastplate of righteousness. Be ready to share good news about peace that gives—put on readiness shoes. Believe God—hold a shield of faith against temptations the devil shoots like fiery arrows. Trust to save you—wear a of salvation. Remember the Word of God—fight the devil with the of the Spirit. What Did You Learn? Be strong in the Lord so we’re ready to fight temptations.
We’re the Body of Christ 1 Corinthians 12; Ephesians 4:1–16 God gives his Holy Spirit to people who believe in The Holy Spirit gives us the power to serve God. Just like , , , and work together in a body, believers with different abilities work together for Jesus. The can’t say to the , “I don’t need you!” Christians need each other very much. If 1 part suffers, every part suffers with it. If 1 part is honored, every part is with it. Every believer is an important part of the body of Christ, and Jesus is the head. As each part does its work, the body grows in . What Did You Learn? Christians need to work together like parts of a body.
We’re Going Up in the Air Matthew 24:36–44; 25:1–30; Mark 13:32–37; Luke 12:35–56; 21:34–36; 1 Thessalonians 4:16–18 When went to in the , told the there that would return the same way. said he will come back when no 1 expects him. Even the know the exact day or hour. A will sound when comes from . who died believing in him will rise first. After that, believers who are still alive will catch with them in the to meet in the air and to be with forever! What Did You Learn? Jesus wants us to be ready for his return.
A Note to Moms & Dads When I was five or six years old, I informed my mother: “I don’t need to go to Sunday school anymore because I’ve already heard all of the Bible stories.” I’m glad she kept taking me because, obviously, the Bible held much more to discover! This book tells many Bible stories that are amazing. The little pictures within the text of this book not only add fun, they make reading easy for beginners. The first time my five-year-old son, Ryan, ever read a complete sentence was when he picked up from my desk the manuscript for my first storybook of this kind—Picture That! Bible Storybook. He beamed and said, “Hey, I can read this! I can read this!” I was thrilled to hear him sound out the simple words. Every time he came to a picture within the text, he smiled because he could guess the word it represented. The pictures in the sentences gave him the hints he needed for reading by himself. I hope you’ll feel the same joy as you hear your children read aloud these amazing stories simplified from God’s Holy Word. It is my prayer that as you read together, you and your children will be awed by God’s power and touched by his love.
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