Hechos para actuar - Los niños pueden actuar
Hechos para Actuar: La Historia de Timoteo
Resumen de las Lecciones Anteriores
- La serie "Hechos para Actuar" se centra en aprender historias del libro de Hechos, enfatizando que todos estamos hechos para actuar.
- En la semana 15, se discutió el tema "Una vida de ejemplo", donde Pablo presentó su testimonio ante gobernadores importantes.
- En la semana 16, se abordó "Dios cumplirá su propósito", destacando cómo Dios envió un ángel a Pablo durante una tormenta y naufragio.
La Historia de Timoteo
- Timoteo, originario de Listra, fue compañero de viaje de Pablo. Su madre Eunice y su abuela Loida le enseñaron sobre el único Dios verdadero.
- A pesar de que muchos adoraban dioses falsos en Listra, Timoteo aprendió sobre el Dios vivo y verdadero que creó todo.
- Se mencionó la promesa divina del Mesías como esperanza para los judíos, a pesar del sufrimiento por desobediencia.
El Encuentro con Pablo
- Cuando Pablo regresó a Listra, predicó sobre Jesús y el Mesías; Timoteo y su familia creyeron en sus enseñanzas.
- Los líderes locales hablaron positivamente sobre Timoteo a Pablo, quien lo invitó a unirse a su ministerio debido a su fe.
El Ministerio Junto a Pablo
- Timoteo acompañó a Pablo durante casi quince años en la predicación del evangelio y ayudando en diversas iglesias.
- Pablo envió a Timoteo a Éfeso para enfrentar falsos maestros que negaban la salvación por fe.
Instrucciones y Correspondencia
- Las cartas escritas por Pablo (1ª y 2ª de Timoteo), contienen instrucciones sobre liderazgo e importancia del ejemplo cristiano.
- Un versículo clave es 2ª de Timoteo 3:15, que destaca el valor de las Escrituras desde la niñez para alcanzar sabiduría salvadora.
Relación entre Pablo y Timoteo
- La segunda carta fue escrita mientras Pablo estaba en prisión; él deseaba ver nuevamente a Timoteo antes de morir.
- Ambos compartían un vínculo profundo como padre e hijo espiritual debido al rescate del pecado por medio de Cristo.
Reflexiones Finales
- La historia muestra cómo la enseñanza bíblica impacta vidas; tanto Eunice como Loida jugaron roles cruciales en la formación espiritual de Timoteo.
Learning from Timothy: Embracing God's Word
The Importance of Early Education in Faith
- The speaker compares the audience to Timothy, emphasizing that many have been taught about God from a young age by parents or grandparents.
- Regardless of how they learned, whether through church classes or videos, the focus is on understanding Jesus and God's plan for salvation.
- Those who have accepted Jesus as their Savior are encouraged to share their faith with others, following Timothy's example while working and traveling with Paul.
Daily Engagement with Scripture
- The speaker challenges children to read a chapter of the Bible daily, highlighting its role in knowing God better.
- A notebook is suggested for recording insights gained from reading scripture, which can provide encouragement during difficult times.
Memorizing Scripture
- The session transitions into memorizing a verse from 2 Timothy 3:15, which discusses knowing sacred scriptures since childhood.
- The verse indicates that knowledge of these scriptures leads to wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
Interactive Learning Techniques
- Children are invited to repeat the memory verse multiple times to reinforce learning.
- An interactive exercise involves omitting words from the verse and having children fill in the blanks, enhancing retention through engagement.
Insights on Historical Context
- The speaker shares interesting facts about Roman beliefs in multiple gods compared to Israel's worship of one true God.
- Names like Jupiter and Mercury were used by Romans; similar figures existed in Greek mythology as Zeus and Hermes.
What Do the Names Saulo, Pablo, and Timoteo Mean?
Significance of Names
- The name "Saulo" means "asked for by God," while "Pablo," which he was known as after his conversion, translates to "small."
- The name "Timoteo" signifies "the one who adores God."
- These names reflect important spiritual meanings and connections to their identities in a biblical context.
Crafting a Beautiful Scroll: A Fun Activity
Introduction to the Craft
- The session transitions into a hands-on activity where participants will create a decorative scroll that can be attached to a notebook.
- This scroll will feature a verse from the lesson, serving as a reminder of learning about God from an early age.
Materials Needed
- Required materials include colored markers, brown pencil, glue, scissors, a notebook, and an activity sheet available on the website.
Steps to Create the Scroll
Coloring the Scroll
- Participants are instructed to color the edges of their scroll more intensely than the center for visual emphasis.
Highlighting Verses
- After coloring, they will use markers to highlight letters from their chosen verse using various colors.
Final Assembly
- Once completed, participants will attach their scroll in the center of their notebook cover.
- They are encouraged to write their names at the bottom for personalization.
Encouragement and Conclusion
Learning Reminder
- Participants are reminded that even though they may be small, they can learn significantly about God.