Paul and Silas sing and pray while in prison, and a Philippian jailer and his household are saved.
Passage – Acts 16:16-34
Title – Paul and Silas in Jail
Target Age Group – Ages 4 to 10
Focus Verse –Acts 16:25-26
Bible Verse Pages
The focus verse for this lesson is:
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyone’s chains came loose.
Acts 16:25-26 NIV
Coloring pages and copywork are helpful for young children. Coloring pages build creativity and fine motor skills. Copywork enhances their handwriting and spelling skills as they trace or write words or sentences.
Word Search and word scramble Puzzles
You’ll find easy and hard versions of the word search puzzles featuring words from the lesson passage.
Word searches are a fun and engaging way to learn new words and concepts, making them an effective addition to your teaching time.
Puzzle words include –
- Paul
- Silas
- Crowd
- Beaten
- Prison
- Guard
- Earthquake
- Singing
- Praying
- Jailer
- Saved
- Baptized
Take time to discuss the characters, objects, and concepts included in the puzzle.
crossword puzzle
The crossword puzzle clues come directly from the lesson’s scripture passage encouraging kids to use their Bibles to find the answers. All text is from the New International Version.
Maze Pages
You’ll find easy and hard versions of the maze pages, which feature Peter traveling to see Cornelius.
Mazes offer a multitude of benefits for children. They promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills as kids navigate the twists and turns to find the correct path to the exit.
Take time for a quick story review and consider:
- How Paul and Silas felt when they were arrested.
- Why they chose to sing and pray in jail.
- What the jailer saw that made him believe.
Find and Count Puzzle
The Find and Count or “I Spy” activity page features illustrations from the Bible story. Images include
- Paul and Silas preaching
- Earthquake
- Paul and Silas in Jail
- The Jailer
- Singing
This type of activity page sharpens observation and attention to detail skills as kids search for specific objects within a cluttered scene. A Find and Count page promotes patience and concentration, helping improve focus and cognitive abilities.
Use this activity page to review and discuss the elements of the story.
reflect on god’s character
This story shows us a God who never leaves people alone in the dark—not in prisons, not in fear, not in pain. God is present through songs, kindness, and surprising choices. God’s love shows up in the most unexpected places and brings healing—not just to Paul and Silas, but to the jailer and his whole household.
Activity Placemat
The activity sheet is filled with engaging activities for ages 4-10 all on a single page.
craft
Help your students remember today’s lesson with a 3D craft. This easy print, cut, and glue craft is available in color and black/white.
