Welcome to the race. We are in a hurried, fast paced world, and we need to know how to run in order to be victorious when life’s race is over. Our theme verse for this Bible school is Hebrews 12:1, 2, “Let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.”
     Students will enjoy the Olympic-like sights and sounds of this theme and it will be a great tool to instill Bible truths in their hearts. For those who have watched the Olympic games or maybe attended them in person, one thing remains when the games are over—the human drama. The things we remember are the stories of the struggles and triumphs of athletes who have faced obstacles and insurmountable odds. The games are about people more than competition and world records. It is the same with God; He is all about people.
     In this study of the life of Paul, we will uncover an exciting human drama—a life that was completely turned in a new direction. We will learn of a man who faced hardship and yet finished his race in the fashion of a champion. The Olympic Games are a worldwide event. The life of Paul also made an impact around the world that is still being felt today.
    The life of Paul presents a great opportunity to emphasize mission work. Each lesson of this series will point to a different region of the world with one country highlighted for a closer look. The countries selected for review are Kenya, China, Scotland, Mexico and New Zealand.

TEAM UP

Join other believers in a True Church

Lesson Aim: The saved student will follow Christ in baptism, join and serve in a church.

Bible Story: Acts 9:10-31, Paul - Teamed up with believers

Memory Verse: 1 Corinthians 3:9, "We are labourers together with God."

Life Application: I can team up with others by being baptized and serving God in a true church.

Activity: Pray for believers to team up in true churches and serve in China.

Learn ways to serve the Lord

Lesson Aim: The student will grow in discipline and endurance in the Christian life.

Bible Story: Acts 11:19-30, 13:1-3, Paul - Trained up with Barnabas

Memory Verse: Acts 2:42, "They continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers."

Life Application: I can train up and faithfully serve the Lord despite hardships.

Activity: Pray for churches and missionaries in Scotland to evangelize and serve with stamina

POWER UP

Grow in Christian Service

Lesson Aim: The student will grow in knowledge and boldness in witnessing for Christ.

Bible Story: Acts 18:1-11, Paul - powered up with Christ.

Memory Verse: Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."

Life Application: I can power up to serve Christ as a good witness.

Activity: Pray for churches and missionaries in Mexico to be powered in evangelism.

FINISH UP

Serve Christ with your whole life

Lesson Aim: The student will stay focused on sharing Christ and serving Him Lifelong.

Bible Story: Acts 28:16-31, Paul - Finished up with boldness

Memory Verse: "I Have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith."

Life Application: I can finish strong by serving Christ with my whole life.

Activity: Pray for churches and missionaries in New Zealand.