Believers in the Early Church

Sacrificial love is the key to releasing the power of God's Kingdom. Few demonstrated it better than the followers of the early church, as seen in the Book of Acts. From the story of Phillip and the Ethiopian, to a seamstress, named Tabitha, who tirelessly made clothes for others, we see the spirit of servitude and love illustrated by the early church.

And this servitude paid off! Tabitha, also known as Dorcas, served for years. The bible even says that, “she was always doing good works and acts of charity.” She extended so much love and compassion towards people, that when she died, Peter, a disciple of Christ, raised her from the dead so she could continue to be a positive influence. Imagine how many more lives she was able to affect!

A similar story held true with Phillip. A brave disciple of Christ, Phillip traveled around the country, spreading the gospel. Per Acts 8, on one such trip, Phillip helped an Ethiopian official, who was struggling to understand a certain passage of scripture. Phillip explained how the man in the scripture was Jesus, the savior of mankind, and later that same day the official got baptized and went away rejoicing. By extending service and love, Phillip opened the eyes and heart of the Ethiopian, along with many more people.

These Believers in the Early Church Bible activities for children will help kids see how the early church loved one another and extended that love towards others. We should follow their loving examples in our lives and in the church today. People still need the love of Christ, and they always will.