This week, your student learned that Paul and Barnabas taught about God in the Jewish synagogues. Many people accepted Christ as Savior but others were angry at this teaching. Nevertheless, Paul and Barnabas continued to share the gospel with others until they were run out of town by an angry mob. Help your student memorize Isaiah 41:10a.Listen to God: Read Acts 13:44-52 This passage reminds us that the good news of Jesus resulted in rejection and rejoicing. Nearly the whole city gathered to hear Paul and Barnabas tell about the good news. Many were excited and embraced the message that Jesus was the Messiah. Others were not willing to accept it and actually became hostile about it. This did not put a damper on the zeal of those who rejoiced. These verses tell us that Paul and Barnabas made their way 90 miles down the road to Iconium and the believers left behind lived in God’s joy. Lead your family in a discussion about how the good news of Jesus is received today. How does it affect some Christians and their efforts to share the good news anyway? Talk to God Familiarity with Christianity is not the same as being a disciple of Christ. Challenge your family members to consider this question: Do you know Christ or do you merely know Christianity? It’s not enough to go to church (or a Christian school). We need to experience a growing relationship with the Lord. Lead your family in a time of prayer and ask the Lord to help each one of you know Him in a personal way—not just know about Him. Walk With God Option 1: Do you remember the first time you heard the gospel? Bringing others to Christ should be our top priority in this life. Write a list of verses that tell the plan of salvation (John 3:16, Romans 10:9-10, etc.) Discuss how you can share these verses with your neighbors, friends, and family. You could leave tracts on a neighbor’s doorstep, invite a friend to church, or share with someone how God has changed your life. Don’t just experience the good news; share it with those around you. Option 2: Ask family members to name celebrities or well-known people nearly everyone could identify. Select one or two and ask additional questions: Where is this person from? How many siblings does this person have? What kind of food does he or she like? What does he or she do for fun? Even though nearly everyone knows the celebrity’s name, we don’t always know anything truly personal about him or her. Discuss this question: What is the difference between knowing someone’s name, and knowing him or her personally? Challenge your family members to get to know the Lord better this week. Consider a group study of the characteristics of Christ, but also encourage one-on-one time with the Lord and His Word.