Peter, The Apostle

Below you'll find Bible lesson activities about Peter, Jesus' disciple. Peter was a fisherman to whom Jesus said, "Follow Me." Peter did so, and God not only transformed his life; the Lord used Peter as an instrument through whom He transformed others' lives as well.

Peter Was Rescued From Jail Bible Craft

Our God is a big God who is able to accomplish His purposes. We may not always understand what those purposes are, but we can trust that God is able to do what He wants to do. This craft will help children remember the way in which Peter was rescued from jail.

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Peter and the Lame Man Bible Craft

Not long after Pentecost, Peter encountered a lame man and healed him in Jesus’ name. The man’s healing demonstrated that Jesus’ power was now working through His disciples. This fun craft will remind children that God works miracles through His people.

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Jesus Began the Church Bible Craft

The biblical story is incomplete without an awareness of the church and its place in God’s plan. In Acts we learn that Jesus began the church in a miraculous way. This interactive craft will help your kids understand how the church began.

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Peter and Cornelius Become Friends Story Summary

Cornelius was a Roman centurion who loved God, but he was a Gentile so he couldn’t worship with or be friends with the Jews. His story will help kids understand that Jesus broke the barriers that separate people and invites everyone into His kingdom.

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Peter Wrote Letters Bible Craft

This clay craft is about the the gift of God’s Word given through the biblical writers and will help remind kids that even though the Bible is God’s word, God spoke through and used men to write it. The Bible text focuses on the letters Peter wrote in the New Testament.

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Fishers of Men Bible Craft

This stick craft, based on the story of Jesus calling Andrew and his brother (Peter) in Matthew 4:18-20, will help children remember the job that Andrew left so that he could become a fisher of men with Jesus. Kids will enjoy the many ways they can decorate their fish to make them unique.

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Peter Recognized Jesus Story Illustration

This Story Illustration shows Peter pulling in the fishing nets when he sees Jesus. It can be used with children in a homeschool setting, one-on-one, or with kids in a classroom setting like Sunday School.

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Proverbs 3:5 Write the Bible Phrase Worksheet

This Write the Bible Phrase Worksheet calls for kids to write, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding.” This will help children remember that we will find answers to our questions when we trust in God.

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Peter’s Rescue Maze

This printable maze activity, based on Acts 12:1-10, illustrates Peter’s rescue and will help kids learn that it costs something to obey God, but God takes care of everyone who is faithful to Him. It can be used in a homeschool setting, one-on-one, or in a classroom setting like Sunday School.

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