Speak the best of others (Barnabas & Saul)

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Worship	Songs:	Laptop, Projector, Presentation Slide
30 mins	How Great is our God
	God has a plan for me
	What a friend we have in Jesus
	Lord I offer my life
Hook	“For the longest time”	Childhood photos, Slide
5 mins	Can you name a friend that you know for a long time? How long? Kakak tells a story about her friend she knew from primary school till now can be together even doing business together. Now our kids play together. It's a blessing that God gave a close friend.
	Today let's find out a man in the Bible who found a friend and how to be a good friend.
	But.. the friend he found is unique: many people did not like that guy
	Would you give him a chance? Would you chose to talk with a "public enemy"?
Book	Speak the best of others	Presentation Slide : Link
15 Mins	Act 8:3;9:1-31
	- R(read) 8:3 What kind of person is Saul?
	- R 9:1,2 Find out Saul's next step (Slide)
	- 9:3-9 What happened to Saul (Slide)
	- God "befriend" with Saul and changed his life. God gives chance. (Tuhan baik, KasihNya besar)
	- R 9:10-18 God helped Saul through Judas, Ananias
	- Saul definitely different now, instead of arresting followers of Jesus, Saul began preaching about Jesus
	- What is the reaction of people:
	At Damascus Read v.21: Confused
	Jewish v. 23-25
	At Jerusalem v. 26: Suspicious, scared
	- v.27 God helped Saul through Barnabas : Barnabas learned of Saul's new relationship with Jesus and chose to befriend Saul
	- Because of what Barnabas said and did, they accepted and trusted Saul.
	- v.31 After this event, the Church grew and became stronger.
	- Saul and Barnabas became good friends and traveled to many cities, spreading good news about Jesus
	- Saul or Paul, later helped many other people come to believe in Jesus. And us to, through the most letters in the New Testament
Look	Candy cups game: Matching challenging situation and bible advice	Paper cup, bible verse (with double tape behind), candy wraps
10 mins	1. An unpopular kid wants to borrow my books. Shall I say I don't have it right now?
	2. I know my friend is right. But others don't think so. Shall I follow with the majority?
	3. I know my friend's secret. If I told my class, it will be sensational!
	4. This good news is only mine to enjoy
	5. I am better than him. Should I tell everybody his weakness?
	6. How many time should I say this? Why is he asked all the time?
	7. I don't like him/her being close to my friend. Let's say something bad about him/her
	8. I don't like to be corrected.
	Answer:
	1. Proverbs 3:28 Do not say to your neighbor, "Come back tomorrow and I'll give it to you"-- when you already have it with you.
	2. Proverbs 4:24 Keep your mouth free of perversity; keep corrupt talk far from your lips.
	3. Proverbs 11:13 A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.
	4. Proverbs 15:30 Light in a messenger's eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.
	5. Proverbs 14:3
	A fool's mouth lashes out with pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.
	6. Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger
	7. Proverbs 15:18 A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.
	8. Proverbs 15:31 Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise
Offering	Lord I offer my life
Memory Verse	Proverbs 4:24
5 mins
Took	Say something sweet
5 mins	Make a candy wrapper for a friend
	Silently pray : Plan ways of speaking that will build friendship in the coming week
	God will help you speak in good ways. Remember to ask for His help each day!