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Leader Guide

Maze Activity

  • Escape Maze Page
  • Pencils

Make copies of the Athens Maze Page; one per child plus extras.  

Give a maze page and a pencil to each child. As the children work, lead a discussion using the questions below. 

Paul was invited to speak at the Areopagus, which is located on a hill in Athens. Your job is to find the paths to the top where he will defend his faith.    


1. What did Paul observe that troubled him as he watched the people in Athens? He saw that they were very religious, but they did not know the One True God.  


2. Paul debated with a group of very smart men who eventually invited him to speak to the high council. What were these men called? Philosophers.    


3. Try to fill in the blank. As Paul debated with the council, he told them that in God, we live, and move, and _____. Exist.  


4. Here’s a fill-in-the-blank question. Paul told the council that God is not an _____ designed by craftsman from gold, silver or stone. Idol.     

 

Allow the children to share their paths to the Areopagus.   


Conclusion: Paul confidently defended his faith with every opportunity he was given. He debated in the synagogues and the public square and then eventually in the Areopagus. Some people laughed at him, but others were convinced and became believers.