Paul tells the Jews about his conversion experience in Jerusalem

Have you ever had the opportunity to tell your conversion experience to a crowd?

It required a lot of boldness didn't it?

Our lesson this week is about Paul telling the Jews in Jerusalem about his conversion experience.  Despite the opposition, Paul told the people about Jesus and how he was changed forever.  They didn't want to listen.  In our reading at one point they threw down their coats.  Can you imagine?  The mob began beating Paul and a Roman commander took Paul away from the crowd.

There are so many integrating aspects to this story but the most important this I wanted to impress on the children is that speaking the truth is the most important.  It may be hard sometimes especially if there is any wrongdoing on their part but coming forth with the truth is essential.  Jesus came to bring truth the world.