Matthias the Apostle

Bible Texts:

Acts 1:15-26

 

Children's Bible Story sources:

“Matthias the Apostle," Spark Story Bible, p.500

 

 

Children's Story Resource

Fox's Garden by Princesse Camcam

A fox loses her way on a snowy. When the people of the village see her, they all chase her away. A boy sees her take refuge in a greenhouse and brings her food. His kindness is both appreciated and rewarded.

How these stories are connected:  How do you know what to choose? Who to invite? Who to trust? Who to love? These stories both involve people who trust in something or someone beyond themselves as they make choices.

 

Questions about Fox's Garden:

     How many people chased the fox away?

     Why do you think they did that?

     Who finally welcomed the fox?

     Why do you think he did that?

     What did the foxes do?  

 

Questions about the Bible story:

     Why did the disciples want to choose someone?

     How many choices did they have?

     Who were they?

     How did they choose?

     Do you think it was a good choice?

     How do you know?

 

Questions about our lives: 

     Who does God want us to love?

     How do you know?

     How do you choose your friends?

 

Prayer

Dear God, teach us how prayer works. Help us to pray to you when we are finding friends. Help us to love one another as make new friends. Amen.