Question to children:

 

What did the church do while Peter was in prison?

 

Answer:    The church prayed constantly for him. “Peter was therefore kept in prison, but constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church.” Acts 12:5.

 

Question to intermediates:

 

Read Acts 12:5 and tell what happened when the church prayed for Peter.

 

Answer:  God sent an angel to the prison and Peter was set free! “Now behold, an angel of the Lord stood by him, and a light shone in the prison; and he struck Peter on the side and raised him up, saying, “Arise quickly!” And his chains fell off his hands.” Acts 12:7.

 

Question to adolescents:

 

Reading Acts 2:42, identify the figure of the FATHER, the SON, the HOLY SPIRIT and the CHURCH.

 

Answer:  • The doctrine of the Apostles - GOD, THE FATHER. • The breaking of bread - JESUS, THE SON. • Fellowship - THE HOLY SPIRIT. • Prayers - THE CHURCH. “And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers”. Acts 2:42