Family Bible Time: Apostolic Mission and Local Churches
Family guide · Apostolic Mission and Local Churches · Acts 13:1-14:28; 20:17-38 · about 15 minutes
Big idea: Acts depicts missionary expansion, local congregations, appointed elders, and continuing apostolic instruction.
In about 15 minutes, read Acts 13:1-14:28; 20:17-38 and explore this big idea: Acts depicts missionary expansion, local congregations, appointed elders, and continuing apostolic instruction.
The 15-minute flow
- 2 minConnect. Recall where Apostolic Mission and Local Churches fits in the Bible story.
- 5 minRead. Read or retell Acts 13:1-14:28; 20:17-38 and notice two details.
- 3 minUnderstand. Ask what the passage directly says and what meaning follows from it.
- 3 minPlay. Use the Apostolic Mission and Local Churches Claim Audit orally or on paper.
- 2 minRespond. Choose one voluntary response and pray together.
Talk about it
- What happened or what was taught?
- What does this show us about God, Jesus, or faithful life?
- What is one response we can practise?
This week
Action: Choose one concrete response connected to this lesson and practise it this week.
Prayer: Thank God for what is clear; ask for wisdom to respond faithfully without claiming more than the evidence supports.
Note for parents: Questions are welcome. Do not force disclosure, certainty, public prayer, baptism, or another public religious decision.