CHILD-FRIENDLY A STRANGE STORY!

Memory Verse: Acts 20:10 “But Paul went down and fell upon him, and after embracing him, he said, “Do not be troubled, for he is still alive.”

 

The Bible is full of amazing stories—some are funny, some are sad, and some are just plain strange! But every story teaches us something special about God.

One day, the Apostle Paul was visiting a town called Troas. He gathered the people together to talk about Jesus and share the Lord’s Supper. Paul had so much to say that he kept talking and talking… all the way until midnight!

Now, imagine sitting in church for hours and hours. Would you get sleepy? That’s exactly what happened to a boy named Eutychus. He was sitting on a windowsill, and as Paul kept preaching, Eutychus fell asleep. But then—oh no!—he fell out of the window from the third floor and died!

Everyone must have been shocked! But Paul didn’t panic. He went down, leaned over Eutychus, and God brought the boy back to life! Paul told everyone, “Don’t worry, he’s alive!” Then he went right back upstairs and kept preaching until morning!

Even after all that happened, nobody left. Nobody complained. They stayed because they wanted to hear more about Jesus. They knew that Paul’s words were powerful words that could change lives, heal hearts, and bring hope.

What Can We Learn?

- God’s power is real. He can do amazing things—even bring someone back to life!

- The Word of God is worth listening to. Even when we’re tired or things get tough, God’s Word gives us strength.

- We should be like Eutychus. Even though he got sleepy, he was still there, trying to hear the Word of God.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS

- Have you ever been in church and felt sleepy like Eutychus? What helped you stay focused?

- What would you do if something surprising happened during a church service?

- Can you think of a time when God did something amazing in your life or someone else’s?

- What can you do to get more excited about reading the Bible and learning about Jesus?

PRAYER: Dear God, thank You for the Bible and all the amazing stories in it. Help me to love Your Word and want to hear more about You, even when I’m tired or distracted. Make me brave like Paul and eager like Eutychus. Fill me with Your Spirit and help me grow in faith every day In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Shalom

EXTENDED READING: Acts 20:7-12

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