Family Bible Time: Churches of Christ in Aotearoa New Zealand
Family guide · Churches of Christ in Aotearoa New Zealand · Acts 17:22-31; selected local historical sources · about 15 minutes
Big idea: Local history should be documented from reliable evidence without treating movement history as the beginning of Christ's church.
In about 15 minutes, read Acts 17:22-31; selected local historical sources and explore this big idea: Local history should be documented from reliable evidence without treating movement history as the beginning of Christ's church.
The 15-minute flow
- 2 minConnect. Recall where Churches of Christ in Aotearoa New Zealand fits in the Bible story.
- 5 minRead. Read or retell Acts 17:22-31; selected local historical sources and notice two details.
- 3 minUnderstand. Ask what the passage directly says and what meaning follows from it.
- 3 minPlay. Use the Churches of Christ in Aotearoa New Zealand 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.