Acts 8:26–40

Trueway Word Bible lesson for preteens (ages 8–13)

About This Preteen Bible Lesson

This free printable Bible lesson helps preteens explore Acts 8:26–40, where God guides Philip to an unexpected meeting on a desert road. An Ethiopian official is reading from Isaiah but does not understand what the passage means. Philip listens to God’s leading, approaches the chariot, explains how the Scriptures point to Jesus, and shares the good news with him. The Ethiopian believes and responds by being baptised.

Using the Trueway Word W.O.R.D. Bible study method, preteens will Walk into God’s Word, Observe what the Bible says, Reflect on what it means, and Discover how to live it out. Designed for Sunday school, homeschool, family devotions, and church groups, this preteen Bible lesson helps children develop a biblical worldview centred on trusting God’s guidance, reading the Bible with Jesus at the centre, taking faithful next steps, asking questions, and finding lasting joy in knowing Christ.

Philip and the Ethiopian – Bible Lesson for Preteens | Acts 8:26–40

Acts 8:26–40

Trueway Word Bible lesson for preteens (ages 8–13)

About This Preteen Bible Lesson

This free printable Bible lesson helps preteens explore Acts 8:26–40, where God guides Philip to an unexpected meeting on a desert road. An Ethiopian official is reading from Isaiah but does not understand what the passage means. Philip listens to God’s leading, approaches the chariot, explains how the Scriptures point to Jesus, and shares the good news with him. The Ethiopian believes and responds by being baptised.

Using the Trueway Word W.O.R.D. Bible study method, preteens will Walk into God’s Word, Observe what the Bible says, Reflect on what it means, and Discover how to live it out. Designed for Sunday school, homeschool, family devotions, and church groups, this preteen Bible lesson helps children develop a biblical worldview centred on trusting God’s guidance, reading the Bible with Jesus at the centre, taking faithful next steps, asking questions, and finding lasting joy in knowing Christ. NT39 Philip and the Ethiopian

The Big Question

Does God really guide people?

Acts 8 shows God guiding Philip step by step. Philip was not given the whole plan at once, but God directed him to the desert road and then toward the Ethiopian official’s chariot.

This lesson helps preteens understand that God’s guidance will never contradict His Word. Feelings, ideas, and opportunities can be helpful, but the Bible remains the trustworthy guide for recognising what is true and how God calls His people to live.

What Kids Will Learn

• God can guide His people one step at a time.
• Philip obeyed even when he did not know the whole plan.
• God was already preparing the Ethiopian official to hear about Jesus.
• The Bible points us to Jesus.
• Asking questions can help us understand the Bible more clearly.
• Christians can help one another understand Scripture.
• Faith leads to action, not just knowledge.
• The Ethiopian responded to the good news by being baptised.
• The good news about Jesus is for people from every nation and culture.
• Lasting joy comes from knowing Jesus, not from changing circumstances.

Why This Lesson Matters

Preteens are beginning to make more of their own choices while also wondering how they can know what God wants them to do. Acts 8 gives them a practical picture of guidance that is rooted in trust and obedience. Philip did not receive a detailed map of everything ahead. He followed the next step God gave him and discovered that God was already at work.

This passage also helps children understand how to approach the Bible. Scripture is not simply a collection of disconnected facts; it points us to Jesus and helps us understand God’s plan of salvation. The Ethiopian official was willing to admit that he needed help, and Philip was ready to explain what he had learned. Together, these examples encourage preteens to ask honest questions, seek wise help, and respond to God’s Word with faith and action.

What’s Included

• Printable booklet and single-sided versions
• Full Bible reading from Acts 8:26–40 and W.O.R.D. study pages
• Desert Road Maze exploring how God guides His people step by step
• Find Jesus Bible activity tracing how different passages point to Christ
• Step by Step reflection activity about faithful next steps
• Happiness Conveyor Belt activity exploring the difference between temporary happiness and lasting joy
• Big Question apologetics page: “Does God really guide people?”
• Find 10 Differences activity
• Word search and memory verse activity
• Weekly “live it out” actions, prayer, and notes page

Perfect For

• Sunday school
• Homeschool
• Family devotions
• Midweek Bible clubs
• Church small groups
• Christian schools
• Preteen discipleship lessons

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