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Introduction...............................................................................................................................................................................................3
Teacher: ______________________________
Today’s Bible passages: Acts 23:12-34, 25:1-12, and 27:1-3
Welcome prayer:
Pray a simple prayer with the children before you begin the lesson.
Activities:
Coloring page: Paul appeals to Caesar
Bible quiz: Paul appeals to Caesar
Map activity: The plot to kill Paul
Question ’n color: Paul appeals to Caesar
Bible word search puzzle: Paul in Caesarea
Newspaper worksheet: Paul appeals to Caesar!
Bible activity: Paul in prison
Bible activity: Create your own passport
Comprehension worksheet: Caesarea
Creative writing: The kind centurion
Worksheet: Label a Roman soldier
Bible verse match
Closing prayer:
End the lesson with a small prayer.
7. Who was Paul given permission to meet and plead his case? ..............................................................
9. When Paul stood in front of King Agrippa, what was he bound with? ..............................................................
10. Why did Paul say the Judeans tried to kill him? ..............................................................
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Between 22 and 9 BC, King Herod built the city of Caesarea Maritima on the Mediterranean
coast, which is now located within the modern state of Israel. This was the city where Paul
was imprisoned for two years before he went to Rome to stand before Caesar, the Roman
Emperor. At the time it was a Gentile city, with a small Jewish quarter at its northern end.
Herod loved Roman culture, and built a theatre, an amphitheater, and a temple to Caesar
Augustus, who the city was named after.
Recently, archaeologists have discovered the ruins of these ancient buildings. Beneath
the streets of Caesarea, they uncovered an elaborate system of sewers and drains, just as
the historian Josephus described. They further excavated the Herodian theater and the
amphitheater on the coast, where Herod sponsored chariot races. On the temple platform
above the harbor on its eastern side, they identified Herod’s temple of
Augustus, which featured huge statues of the goddess Roma and of
Caesar Augustus. To the south they discovered the promontory palace
where Paul lay in prison and defended himself before King Agrippa.
Today, you can visit the ruins and see for yourself where Paul was
imprisoned.
Color the
Roman helmet!
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(a) helmet
(b) woolen tunic
(c) arm protection
(d) sandals
(e) body armor
(f ) shoulder plate
(g) cloak
Teacher: ______________________________
Today’s Bible passage: Acts 27:1-14
Welcome prayer:
Pray a simple prayer with the children before you begin the lesson.
Lesson objectives:
In this lesson, children will learn: Bible lesson overview:
1. The Appointed Time of Yom When Paul and Julius arrived at Myra, they found
Kippur a ship sailing to Italy. Soon, a strong wind began
2. Why the captain set sail for to blow and they sailed slowly for many days.
Phoenix Finally, the ship arrived at Fair Havens, on the
island of Crete. Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement)
had passed, and winter was approaching. It
was dangerous to sail a ship during the winter
months. Paul tried to warn the captain, “Men, I
can see that there will be a lot of trouble on this
Did You Know?
trip. The ship, everything in it, and even our lives
Yom Kippur is also known as the
may be lost!” The captain did not agree. He set
Day of Atonement. This was the
sail to Phoenix where there was a safe harbor
only time of the year the High
they could stay for the winter. But as the captain
Priest could enter the Holy of Holies
sailed across the sea, the wind blew harder and
in the temple.
harder and took the ship away.
Activities:
Coloring page: Paul’s warning
Question ’n color: Paul’s warning
Comprehension worksheet: Alexandrian grain ship
Worksheet: Roman merchant ships
Map activity: Paul’s journey to Fair Havens
Worksheet: Yom Kippur
Comprehension worksheet: Yom Kippur
Bible craft: Make a paper boat
Bible crossword: Paul sails to Rome
Let’s learn Hebrew: Sha’ul
Closing prayer:
End the lesson with a small prayer.
Grain freighters
“There the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing for Italy and put us on board.” (Acts 27:6)
Paul mostly likely traveled on an Alexandrian grain ship to Rome. The Alexandrian ships given the
task of feeding Rome had to be the biggest, safest, and fastest ships of their day. A typical grain
freighter was 140 feet long and 36 feet wide. They had between one and three masts, and big
square sails. Instead of what we think of as a rudder, they steered with paddles on the back part
of the ship. Because of this bulky design, they couldn’t sail into the wind very easily. These Roman
cargo ships regularly sailed between Alexandria in Egypt and the Italian ports, laden with grain
from the Nile Delta to feed the people of Rome. A normal crossing from Alexandria to Rome
usually took 13 days.
Because Egypt was the main source of Rome’s grain supply, Egypt did
not share in the general economic freedom of the Roman Empire.
This grain supply was important for Rome’s survival, especially due
to a policy of distributing subsidized or free grain to many of Rome’s
citizens, under the slogan Panem ET Circenses (bread and circuses).
Regular shipments from Egypt were critical to the Roman Emperors’
hold on power, and this policy of free grain remained until the end of
the Roman Empire.
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Why do you think the Roman rulers gave the people free grain?
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Draw a picture of a Roman grain ship.
1. Jerusalem 4. Myra
2. Caesarea 5. Fair Havens
3. Sidon
Yom Kippur is also known as the Day of Atonement, and is part of God’s prophetic Appointed
Times (Feasts). It is the fifth of the seven set-apart annual Sabbaths and occurs ten days after
the Day of Trumpets. On this day, God’s people rest and gather together with like-minded
believers. It is a time to repent and turn back to God and follow His instructions.
“…The tenth day of this seventh month is the Day of Atonement. Hold a sacred assembly and
deny yourselves, and present a food offering to the Lord. Do not do any work on that day…
This is to be a lasting ordinance for the generations to come…” (Leviticus 23:27-31)
God was so serious about this Appointed Time that He asked His people to afflict themselves
for one day. Some people honor this Day by not eating (fasting). The Bible indicates that Paul
kept the Appointed Times, including the Sabbath, Yom Kippur, and Feast of Unleavened Bread.
Do you honor Yom Kippur?
Color the
Torah!
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Find three scriptures in the New Testament that show Paul kept the Feasts
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Instructions:
1. From the construction or thick paper, cut out a square or rectangle in the shape of a boat hull
for the hull, a long thin rectangle for the mast, and a triangle for the sail.
2. Have your child draw waves or water onto the bottom of the paper plate. This is the sea the
boat will sail on.
3. Glue the boat pieces (boat hull, mast, and sail) together to form a boat.
4. Fold the paper plate in half and glue the boat onto the paper plate’s fold.
1. 2. 3. 4.
ta-da!
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Paul sails to Rome
Read Acts 27:1-20 (ESV).
Complete the crossword below.
ACROSS DOWN
3) “Julius treated Paul _____ and gave him leave 1) The Day of _____ was already over. (Acts 27:9)
to go to his friends and be cared for.” (Acts 27:3) 2) Name of the Roman centurion. (Acts 27:1)
5) “Sirs, I perceive that the _____ will be with 4) “…we sailed under the lee of _____ because the
injury and much loss…” (Acts 27:10) winds were against us.” (Acts 27:4)
6) Julius paid more attention to the captain and 7) The place where Julius found a ship of Alexandria.
the owner of the _____. (Acts 27:11) (Acts 27:5-6)
8) Fair Havens was near this city. (Acts 27:8)
S h a’ul
Paul
Teacher: ______________________________
Today’s Bible passage: Acts 27:14-26
Welcome prayer:
Pray a simple prayer with the children before you begin the lesson.
Lesson objectives:
In this lesson, children will learn:
Bible lesson overview:
1. How the men tried to save the
The wind blew very hard and the waves grew
ship
higher and higher. The men tried to save the
2. The message an angel of God
ship by throwing the cargo into the sea. But the
gave Paul
storm did not stop and the men were scared
they would die. For many days they did not see
the sun or stars. Since they had been without
food for a long time, Paul stood up and said to
the men, “You should have listened to me and
Did You Know? not sailed from Crete. But don’t worry - an angel
Grain was as important as oil of God told me that I must stand before Caesar.
is today. Rome imported over None of you will die. But we will crash into an
500,000 tonnes of grain each year. island.”
Activities:
Coloring page: The Roman emperor
Coloring worksheet: Caesar
Bible craft: Make a rain cloud
Worksheet: What’s the Word?
Worksheet: Paul the Apostle
Map activity: Island of Crete
Comprehension worksheet: Roman citizenship
Bible word scramble: How did the men try to save the ship?
Coloring page: God will save everyone
Worksheet: The Mediterranean sea
Worksheet: Design a meal for Paul
Closing prayer:
End the lesson with a small prayer.
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1. Who was Caesar? Draw your favorite scene from this story.
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Make a rain cloud
You will need:
1. White and blue cardstock 5. School glue, glue stick, and
2. Cotton balls clear tape
3. Paper plate 6. Scissors (adults only)
4. Yellow paint or crayons 7. String or yarn
Instructions:
1. Copy or print the templates onto white and blue cardstock. Cut out the cloud and raindrops.
2. Glue or tape four pieces of string onto the back of the cloud. Tape three blue raindrops onto
each piece of string (space evenly).
3. Color the paper plate yellow. When the plate is dry, cut out the sun rays. Then cut the bottom
sun rays from the sun to make it easier to glue the sun to the cloud.
4. Glue the sun to the cloud. Cover the cloud in glue and add cotton balls to make your cloud
fluffy.
1. 2. 3. 4.
ta-da!
“ Since they had been without ................................... for a long time, Paul stood up among
them and said, “Men, you should have listened to me and not have set sail from
................................... and incurred this injury and loss. Yet now I urge you to take heart,
for there will be no loss of ................................... among you, but only of the ship. For this
whom I belong and whom I worship, and he said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you
must stand before Caesar. And behold, God has granted you all those who
................................... with you.’ So take heart, men, for I have ................................... in God
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that it will be exactly as I have been told. But we must run ................................... on some
island.”
FOOD SAIL
CRETE FAITH
LIFE ANGEL
GOD AGROUND
W E
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SEA OF CRETE
LIBYAN SEA
Island of Crete
For the first few centuries A.D., Roman citizenship was a highly coveted prize. It was a
privileged political and legal status given to freeborn individuals (not slaves). Although Paul
was a Hebrew, he was born in the city of Tarsus, which was part of the vast Roman Empire. His
birth in Tarsus granted him Roman citizenship.
Roman citizens were granted a variety of rights that the rest of the population of the Roman
Empire was denied. It came with the right to a fair legal trial and the right to request Caesar to
hear a case. Citizens who were condemned to death were spared from some of the
methods of execution. For example, they were generally safe from crucifixion.
In Jerusalem, many people hated Paul, especially the religious leaders.
Paul knew if he stood trial in Jerusalem, he would be found guilty even
though he was innocent.
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How many words can you create from the letters in MEDITERRANEAN SEA?
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Design a meal for Paul and the sailors. Use your imagination!
Teacher: ______________________________
Today’s Bible passage: Acts 27:27-44
Welcome prayer:
Pray a simple prayer with the children before you begin the lesson.
Activities:
Coloring page: Shipwreck
Bible quiz: Shipwrecked!
Worksheet: My travel diary
Crack the code: How many people on the ship?
Bible word search puzzle: Shipwrecked!
Question ’n color: Hungry sailors
Creative writing: Shipwrecked!
Labyrinth: Help Paul and Julius swim to Malta
Newspaper worksheet: Shipwrecked at sea
Comprehension worksheet: Navigation in ancient Rome
Worksheet: A Hebrew day
Connect the dots: A Roman anchor
Bible craft: Make a hanging mobile
Closing prayer:
End the lesson with a small prayer.
1. On which sea was the ship still being blown around? ..............................................................
2. What did the sailors toss into the sea to measure the water? ..............................................................
3. What did the sailors throw into the sea to stop the ship hitting rocks? ..............................................................
5. Why did the soldiers cut the ropes to the lifeboat? ..............................................................
8. What did the men throw into the sea to make the ship lighter? ..............................................................
10. How did Paul and the men get to the island? ..............................................................
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During the 1st century AD, Roman merchant ships frequently sailed across the Mediterranean
Sea. They sailed directly from one place to another, or from port to port along the coast,
picking up new cargo and passengers as they went. Most ships were powered by rowing
or by sailing. Sailing ships were rigged with a square sail (usually a single large sail), or two
square sails on two masts. Square sails allowed vessels to sail continuously at a steady speed.
Sailing these merchant ships was not easy. Without a compass or modern GPS, mariners had
to have an advanced knowledge of navigation. They relied on environmental observation
(the sun and stars), and a good understanding of wind patterns and direction in a variety of
weather conditions. A common piece of equipment was a lead sounding weight, used by the
men in Acts 27:28. “They took a sounding and found twenty fathoms. A little farther on they
took a sounding again and found fifteen fathoms.” Using this weight, seamen could estimate
water depth and take samples of the seabed. This information was used to help maintain a
course or to know when land was nearby, even if it was out of sight.
Color the
ship!
Read Acts 27:27-32. Why do you think the seamen used a sounding weight?
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A Hebrew day starts at nightfall (approx 6pm) Day and night on the Gregorian calendar
is from midnight to midnight
Instructions:
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Julius Paul anchor
Teacher: ______________________________
Today’s Bible passage: Acts 28:1-11
Welcome prayer:
Pray a simple prayer with the children before you begin the lesson.
Lesson objectives:
In this lesson, children will learn: Bible lesson overview:
1. What happened to Paul after he When Paul and the men reached the island of
was bitten by a snake Malta, the locals made a fire on the beach so
2. How Paul helped others during everyone could get warm. While Paul stood by
his stay on Malta the fire, he was bitten by a snake (viper). But he
shook the snake off into the fire and was not
hurt. The locals waited for Paul to swell up or fall
down dead. But when they saw that he was fine
they said, “No doubt this man is a god!” Because
the ship had been destroyed, Paul could not
Did You Know?
continue his journey to Italy. He stayed on the
Nero was the Roman Emperor at
island, visiting and healing people including the
the time of Paul’s visit to Rome. He
governor’s father. Three months later, the captain
reigned from 54-68 A.D. and was
found another ship and prepared to set sail for
famous for persecuting the early
Rome. It was time for Paul to meet Caesar, the
Church.
mighty Roman Emperor!
Activities:
Coloring page: Bitten by a snake
Coloring worksheet: Bitten by a snake
Bible activity: All about Paul…
Question ’n color: Paul heals Publius’ father
Bible craft: Bitten by a snake
Comprehension worksheet: Interesting discovery!
Worksheet: The number three
Worksheet: The story of Paul’s shipwreck
Worksheet: Write a letter
Map activity: Paul’s journey to Rome
Bible verse match
Closing prayer:
End the lesson with a small prayer.
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All about Paul...
Write down five questions you would ask Paul.
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Shipwreck on Malta
According to some archaeologists, all four anchors from Paul’s shipwreck were recently discovered
outside St. Thomas Bay, on the southeast shore of Malta. They were found within forty yards of
each other, and at exactly the correct 90-foot depth as recorded by the sailors’ measurements.
Local divers and archeologists found these Roman-style anchors alongside Munxar reef, an
offshore reef jutting out from St. Thomas Bay.
One of the anchors was dated to the first-century era of Roman shipping when Paul’s shipwreck
occurred. The noise the sailors heard on the fourteenth night was the sound of waves breaking
over Munxar reef. This coastline would have been entirely unfamiliar to the professional sailors on
Paul’s ship. Because of the bad weather, the ship had been blown off-course, away from normal
ancient shipping lanes.
St. Thomas Bay, rather than St. Paul’s Bay as some have claimed, is where the shipwreck is thought
to have occurred. Paul’s ship would have drifted in from the east/southeast, the direction a
Euroclydon (typhoon) would have blown. Approaching from this angle, the ship’s path to the
beach would have been blocked by a long shallow reef, identified as Munxar reef. This rocky reef
juts out from St. Thomas Bay, and waves smash over these rocks even in calm weather. Maritime
charts of this area show a sloping approach to the bay that
matches the sailors’ measurements as recorded in the book of
Acts. And unlike St. Paul’s Bay, St. Thomas Bay has a sandy beach,
the perfect landing place for all the men aboard Paul’s ship to
swim or float toward.
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What do you think? Did Paul and the men swim ashore at St. Paul’s Bay,
or St. Thomas Bay?
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MALTA SHIP
ROME GOVERNOR
CAESAR JULIUS
HEAL STORM
1. Jerusalem 5. Crete
2. Caesarea 6. Malta
3. Sidon 7. Syracuse
4. Myra 8. Rome
“He ordered
“…a viper came out those who could
because of the swim to jump
1. heat and fastened
2.
on his hand.” overboard and
-Acts 28:3 make for land.”
–Acts 27:43
“In the
neighborhood of “No doubt
that place were
this man is a
3. lands belonging to 4.
murderer.”
the chief man of
Malta.” –Acts 28:4
-Acts 28:7
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