In the town of Lystra, Paul healed a man who had never walked.
The people thought Paul and Barnabas were gods! They wanted to worship them. Paul and Barnabas shouted, “No! We're just people like you! Worship the real God who made everything!”
Later, some angry people threw stones at Paul. Everyone thought he was dead. But Paul got up and went right on telling people about Jesus!
Key Verse
Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.Acts 14:22, ESV
Talk About It
Why didn't Paul want to be worshiped?
Story Questions
What did the people of Lystra think Paul and Barnabas were?
Gods
What did Paul tell them?
Worship the real God
What did Paul do after he was hurt?
Got up and kept preaching
Try This Today
Make a list of ways people sometimes treat celebrities like gods. Talk about who deserves our worship.
Pray Together
God, you alone deserve worship. Help me keep going even when it's hard. Amen.