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    The Day of Pentecost: Sunday School Lesson

    Acts 2

    Ages 7–12 ~45 min Memory: Acts 2:4

    Print this page straight from your browser — the story, memory verse, discussion questions and craft all fit on one sheet.

    Big Idea

    The Holy Ghost turned frightened disciples into fearless witnesses.

    Story Summary

    The disciples were all with one accord in one place when there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and cloven tongues like as of fire sat upon each of them. They spoke in other tongues and men from every nation heard the wonderful works of God in their own language. Peter preached, and about three thousand souls were added that day.

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    Memory Verse (KJV)

    “And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.”

    Acts 2:4

    Discussion Questions

    1. What two signs came with the Holy Ghost?
    2. Why was it important that people heard in their own language?
    3. How many were added to the church that day?
    4. Peter was the one who had denied Jesus. What changed him?

    Craft Idea: Flame Headbands

    Supplies

    • Strips of card for headbands
    • Red, orange and yellow paper
    • Stapler or tape
    • Markers

    Steps

    1. Measure and fit a card headband for each child.
    2. Cut flame shapes and attach them to the front.
    3. Write Acts 2:4 along the band.
    4. Say a greeting in as many languages as the class knows.

    Printable Worksheet

    Print the lesson page as the worksheet; pair with the Pentecost coloring page.

    Coloring page This Sunday's lesson

    Lesson flow (45 minutes)

    1. Welcome (5 min): Pray, then read the memory verse aloud three times together.
    2. Story (10 min): Tell the story summary in your own words; open a KJV to Acts 2.
    3. Discussion (10 min): Walk through the questions above. Let every child answer at least once.
    4. Craft (15 min): Make the flame headbands.
    5. Wrap-up (5 min): Hand out the worksheet to finish at home and recite the memory verse one last time.

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