Bible Stories for Kids › Week 41: Shipwrecked › Day 283

Ready to Go

A Bible story for kids from Acts 21:7–14. Day 283 of 365.

Paul wanted to go to Jerusalem. A prophet named Agabus tied his own hands and feet with Paul's belt and said, “This is what will happen to Paul in Jerusalem.”

Paul's friends cried and begged, “Please don't go!”

Paul said, “Why are you crying? I'm ready to go to jail, or even die, for Jesus.” His friends said, “Okay. Let God's will be done.”

Key Verse

For I am ready not only to be imprisoned but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.Acts 21:13, ESV

Talk About It

What would you be willing to do for Jesus?

Story Questions

What did Agabus tie himself up with?

Paul's belt

What did Paul's friends want?

Him not to go

What did Paul say he was ready to do?

Go to jail or die for Jesus

Try This Today

Pray for Christians who are in jail for following Jesus around the world.

Pray Together

Lord Jesus, make me ready to follow you anywhere. Your will be done. Amen.