Leader Guide

Bible Study

Divide the class into groups of three to four children each. The number of groups will depend on the size of your class. Give each group a pencil and one section of the Trust God in Hard Times Worksheet. Each group should choose a spokesperson who will write down the group’s answers and share them later with the class. Have each group work as a team to look up and read the scripture passage, discuss the questions, and decide on the answers. After about 10 minutes, bring the entire class together and have each spokesperson share their group’s answers. If more than one group has the same passage, have them share their answers one after the other.

Bible passages and answers:

1. Acts 6:8–15, 7:54–60.Stephen; arrested for preaching about Jesus; prayed for those who stoned him.

2. Acts 16:22–34. Paul and Silas; arrested, beaten, put in prison; prayed, sang praises to God; miraculously set free; prison keeper and family became followers of Jesus.

3. Luke 4:1–13. Jesus; tempted in wilderness as He fasted for 40 days; did not sin; stood on God’s Word; the devil left Him. 

Pray to close: God, Your goodness is constant—in good times and hard times. Thank You that when we trust in You, we can experience Your blessings and victory, no matter what challenges we may face. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.