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Paul and the Bright Light

Summary of the Lesson Set

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Scripture

Acts 9:1-22, the story of Saul's life-changing encounter with Christ on the Road to Damascus and a street called "Straight."

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Summary of Lessons and Resources

Bible Background and Lesson Objectives

In addition to listing the teaching objectives for this set, this Bible background inspires you with insights into the meaning of Saul's encounter with Christ for our students today. It also contains interesting background notes and questions teachers can use in any workshop.

Art Workshop

Students will create a mural with their feet that explores how they "see" (believe) Christ and are led by His spirit.

Computer Workshop

Students see and interact with Acts 9 using the Life of Paul software, and take a deeper look at Saul's name change, as a guide to thinking about how they too are different because of their faith.

Cooking Workshop

butterYour chefs will create and eat a "story map" using crescent roll dough, and bake themselves (represented in the dough) using a Bright Light.

"Super Slo-Mo" Drama Workshop

Students videotape a 3-scene "Saul to Paul" drama, as well as, several life application skits, and then apply "slow and fast motion" special effects for a unique and memorable learning experience that is meant to be shared with others on smartphones, Facebook pages, and the church website. Lots of "how-to" instructions for this new technique that can be used with many other stories as well.

"How Sweet the Sound" Music Workshoppianokeys-small

Your "student musicians" will jam in Acts 9 and create their own version of the "Amazing Grace" that Jesus extended to Paul (who once was blind but now he sees!)

While it wouldn't hurt, this fun music workshop requires very little musical talent to teach!

Popcorn Presentation ("Science") Workshop

In this unique "presentation/demonstration" workshop, the teacher will show and discuss a number of short video clips from Youtube, and share some images (supplied in the lesson plan)  --all of which explore the concepts of "belief" and "unbelief," how Saul was able to become Paul, and our need (and preparation for) the transformation (conversion) that happens to us when we encounter Jesus in a personal way. 

Video Workshop

saultarsusThis video workshop includes a discussion of the video, Saul of Tarsus, and an awesome "popcorn" reflection of the transformative power of faith in Jesus.

Listing of Additional Resources and Teaching Ideas!

Additional books, videos, art ideas, software, and more!

Two Scripts for use as Drama, Reader's Theater, Storytelling or Puppets

One is an especially interactive script for use with non-readers.

 

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