Special New Testament Places - Rome
This Sunday Discovery Point: Today was our last lesson about Special Places in the New Testament. We learned about Rome and how a well-known Bible character, Paul, served God even while being persecuted by his own people. And even though Paul was accused by the Jews, he still desired to minister to them because he knew they needed to know about Jesus. Paul continued serving God even though he was imprisoned and faced death. We learn from Paul’s actions in Rome that even a place of persecution is a place where God wants to extend salvation to those who deny Him. (Scriptures used: Acts 19:21, 28:16-31, 2 Timothy 4:6-8 & 18) Memory Verse: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 NIV Suggested Parent/Child Activity: Talk about some inventions, such as automobiles, television, cell phones, and the internet. Then discuss some Roman inventions such as water/sewer systems, paved roads, and calendars. Yet point out that