Called to Serve 1 Called to serve Him

Called to Serve 1. Called to serve Him, heav’nly King of glory, Chosen e’er to witness for his name, Far and wide we tell the Father’s story, Far and wide his love proclaim. 2. Called to know the richness of his blessing— Sons and daughters, children of a King— Glad of heart, his holy name confessing, Praises unto him we bring. Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name; Forward, pressing forward, as a triumph song we sing. God our strength will be; press forward ever, Called to serve our King. Words: Grace Gordon, alt. Music: Adam Geibel, 1855– 1933

What do you remember about Paul from our previous lessons?

OPaul was called by the Lord to be a missionary and a special witness of Jesus Christ (see Acts 13: 2; 20: 24). OHe spent the rest of his life

This is a map of Paul’s missionary travels.

When Paul was converted, not all of the Jews in Jerusalem and surrounding areas had heard about Jesus Christ.

Paul’s four missionary journeys took him to Jewish people and also to Gentiles (those who were not of the Jewish nationality) in many

OThese Gentiles did not know about Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. OThey worshiped false gods and Oidols. Everywhere Paul went he preached the gospel of Jesus

Paul’s preparation to be a missionary Missionary OHow was Paul prepared to be a Paul missionary? OLet’s write the steps on the board.

OPaul went on four missionary journeys. Our lesson today is about what happened to Paul after his third missionary journey. OThroughout all of his trials, Paul took every opportunity to testify of Jesus Christ.

Paul the Missionar y “Lesson 44: Paul the Missionary, ” Primary 7: New Testament, 154 & “Paul Obeys the Holy Stories, Ghost, ” New Testament Scripture Stories, Chapter 62, 161 & “Paul Finishes His Mission, ” New Testament Scripture Stories, Chapter 63, 162 -165

OThe Holy Ghost told the Apostle Paul to go to Jerusalem. OThe Holy Ghost said that Paul would be put in OPaul was not afraid. Heprison. loved the Savior and did what the Holy Ghost had told him to do.

OPaul said good-bye to his friends. He said he would never see them again. He told them to live the gospel and obey God’s commandments. OPaul warned them not to listen to people who would try to teach them things that are not true.

OPaul told them to love and take care of each other. He knelt and prayed with OEveryone cried. them. They went with him to the boat and watched Paul leave for Jerusalem.

OPaul went to the temple in Jerusalem. OA group of Jews thought Paul had taken people who were not Jews temple. Ointo Thisthe made the Jewish people angry. They took Paul out of the temple and beat him.

ORoman soldiers arrested Paul. They let him speak to the Jewish people. OPaul testified to the people that he had seen a light from heaven and heard the Savior’s voice. OHe said that Jesus had told him to preach the

OThe people did not believe Paul. They wanted to kill him. The soldiers put Paul in prison for the night. OThe Savior visited Paul in prison and told him not to be afraid. He said Paul would go to Rome and teach the gospel there.

OTo protect Paul, the Romans sent him to another city. King Agrippa was there. OPaul told King Agrippa that he had been a Pharisee and hated the people who believed in Jesus.

OPaul told King Agrippa that he had even put the followers he found into prison. OThen Paul had seen a light from heaven and heard the Savior’s voice. Now he believed in Jesus.

OPaul testified to King Agrippa that the gospel was true. He said that Jesus had been resurrected. OIn a vision, Jesus Christ had told Paul to teach His gospel. OBecause Paul had obeyed, many people hated Paul.

OKing Agrippa said that Paul had almost made him believe in Jesus. OThe king did not think Paul should be killed. But he had to send Paul to Rome, where Paul would be placed on trial.

Discussion Time

OWhy were the Jews angry with Paul? OLet’s read Acts 22: 17– 21

OPaul was testifying of a vision from Jesus Christ to people who did not believe in Jesus. OWhy wasn’t Paul harmed? OLet’s read Acts 22: 24, 29

OThe chief captain allowed Paul to go again before the Jews to explain himself. OOnce again the Jews tried to kill him because of his testimony. OLet’s read Acts 23: 10

OHow did Paul show courage and faith during this time of persecution? OHow would you have felt if you had been in Paul’s situation?

OHow did the Lord comfort Paul? OLet’s read Acts 23: 11 OHow do you think Paul felt when he knew he would not OHow does the Lord comfort be killed? and bless missionaries today?

OHow did the Jews plot to kill Paul? OLet’s read Acts 23: 14– 15 OWho saved Paul from this plot? OLet’s read Acts 23: 16

OHow did the chief captain help Paul escape from the Jews? OLet’s read Acts 23: 22– 24 OWhy do you think the Lord was protecting Paul?

OFelix, the Roman governor, kept Paul a prisoner in Caesarea for two years until Festus became the new governor.

OPaul requested a trial in Rome, but before leaving for Rome he told Festus and King Agrippa the story of his conversion

OHow did Paul feel about talking to King Agrippa? OWhy? OLet’s read Acts 26: 1– 3 OWhat did he teach the king and Festus? OLet’s read Acts 26: 22– 23

OHow did Festus react to Paul’s testimony? OLet’s read Acts 26: 24 OHow did King Agrippa react? OLet’s read Acts 26: 28 OWhat reasons might King Agrippa have had to not fully accept Paul’s testimony and become a

OWhat are some things that keep people from accepting the gospel today?

OWhat gave Paul the courage to preach to the king and the governor? OPaul was called to be a special witness for Jesus Christ and took every opportunity to testify of him.

OWhen can you share your testimony of Jesus with others? OHow can you prepare now to be a missionary?

OPresident Ezra Taft Benson said: O“Primary boys, plan and look forward to serving a full-time mission for the Lord. Young girls, be prepared for missionary service if you are called” (in Conference Report, Apr. 1989, p. 104; or Ensign, May 1989, p. 82). O“Yes … prepare now [when you are nine, ten, or eleven]. Prepare yourselves physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually. Always be obedient to authority. Start a savings account for your mission if you haven’t done so already. Pay your tithing, and seek a testimony of

OWhat steps have you already taken that prepare you to share the gospel? OWhat steps can you take in the future?

Be A Missionary Now! You Missionary OWrite in the steps you have taken and will take to prepare to be a missionary. Enr. Act. 1

What talents or abilities can you develop now that will help you be a better missionary for the Lord?

Why is it especially important to study the scriptures in preparation to teach the gospel?

OHave you or someone in your family shared the gospel someone else? OAre you or someone you know a convert?

OThis is the Lord’s promise to missionaries found in D&C 84: 88: OAnd whoso receiveth you, there I will be also, for I will go before your face. I will be on your right hand on your left, and my Spirit shall be in your hearts, and mine angels Enr. Act. 2 round about you, to bear you up.

OI bear testimony that Heavenly Father and Jesus want all of us to prepare now to teach the gospel. OOne of the best ways we can

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