Kids Bible Class_ Apostles in Jail (Acts 4) - Joelle Zeller - Aug 9th
Teachers
Lesson Summary
The class began with a lively reminder of the definition of a miracle before turning to Acts 5, starting at verse 12. The teacher described how the apostles performed many healings, drawing crowds of sick people who were restored to health, and how the high priest, jealous of their influence, ordered them arrested. During the night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors, allowing the apostles to go out and preach in the temple courts, which led the Jewish leaders to summon them again. Peter boldly declared that they must obey God rather than men, echoing Acts 5:29, while the respected Pharisee Gamaliel offered a measured response, warning that if the movement was of human origin it would fail, but if it was God’s work it could not be stopped. The apostles were flogged but not killed, and they left the courtroom rejoicing because they were worthy to suffer for Jesus. The teacher asked the children to count the miracles in the story, confirming two: the many healings and the angel‑opened prison. The lesson concluded with an encouragement to follow God’s plan just as the apostles did, no matter the opposition, and a prayerful send‑off for the week ahead.
Key Scriptures
God's power was seen in many miracles that the apostles did among the people. More and more people believed in Jesus. People brought the sick out into the streets and crowds gathered from the surrounding towns. All of them were healed.