THEME: Respect   GOAL: Children will be able to answer the following questions... Discuss how respect was important in Paul's ministry.  How is it important to the cause of Christ? How can we include respect in our lives?  We treat others with respect even if we don't agree with them. LESSON SUMMARY In this lesson the children heard a brief summary about the Apostle Paul, his early life and his conversion, which is important in this series of lessons on his journey. Antioch was a beautiful city in the mountains near the Syrian border in what is today Southern Turkey.  The new church in Antioch was spreading the message of salvation to both Jew and Gentile.  The leaders were told by the Holy Spirit that God had chosen Barnabas and Saul to carry the Good News of Jesus abroad.  Upon arrival in a new city they visited the local synagogue first.  The Jews already knew about God; they needed to know about Jesus, the Messiah. ................................................................................................... MEMORY VERSE   “But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord.  Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.  But do this with gentleness and respect” - 1Peter 3:15 (NIV)                                  “but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence;” (1 Peter 3:15, NASB95)   “but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,” (1 Peter 3:15, ESV) ................................................................................................... SCRIPTURE Philippians 3:4-6 Acts 7-9 (summery) Acts 13