Unit 32 Session 1
Peter Escapes
Family Bible Time Connection
Read all or parts of Acts 12:1-19 from your Bible
Talk About Scripture
Peter’s life is a great reminder that all things are possible with God. Just think about it: Peter walked on water, he preached the good news at Pentecost and thousands believed, he healed a man at the temple. None of this was possible for Peter to do on his own, but it was all possible with God.
In this week’s Bible story, we heard how God freed Peter from prison without the guards even noticing. Many believers had gathered to pray and ask God to help Peter. While they were praying, the chains fell off of Peter’s wrists and he walked right out through the prison gates. When Peter arrived at the house where the people had gathered, they didn’t believe it was possible, but with God all things are possible.
God invites us to use prayer as our way to thank Him, praise Him, and ask Him to supply what we need. God cares for all His people, and we can always trust that God hears our prayers. Even when it seems impossible to us, if it’s His will, it is always possible for God.
God answered the people’s prayers for Peter. God had a plan for Peter and the church, and He rescued Peter from his enemies. Peter knew he would face death because He believed in Jesus, but he kept going so he could share the good news of the gospel.
Memorize the Scripture
“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” -Matthew 28: 19-20
Prayer Time Ideas
Thank God for His sovereignty—the authority and power to do everything He has decided to do. Ask God to help you trust in His plan for your life. If God is always good, what does that tell you about His plans for your life?
Pray for others who are sick or facing a tough time. Pray for each person by name and be specific about the situation. Ask God to be with all of these people, to help them, and, most of all, to do all things according to His plan so that He can get the glory.
Actively Apply the Scripture
For Fun
Use cork board or poster board to create a Prayer Wall in your house. Invite family members to post prayer requests to the wall throughout the week. Take time as a family each day to pray for one another’s requests. Remind your kids that God hears our prayers. On the best days and on the worst days, we can call on God anytime.
Supplies: cork board/poster board, sticky notes
To Serve
Use social media to ask friends how your family can pray for them. Take time each evening to pray for the requests collected from others. Talk as a family about why prayer is important and how it can be a comfort to us in all situations. Remind your kids that all things are possible with God.