The Unstoppable Gospel: Let Nothing Stop You! – April 28, 2025

Read: Acts 5:12,17-32

Peter and the other apostles replied: “We must obey God rather than human beings! The God of our ancestors raised Jesus from the dead—whom you killed by hanging him on a cross. God exalted him to his own right hand as Prince and Savior that he might bring Israel to repentance and forgive their sins. We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.”
Acts 5:29-32

The Unstoppable Gospel: Let Nothing Stop You!

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Young Nathan walked out of church with a big idea. He had just heard his pastor say that everyone needs to hear about Jesus, because believing in him is the way to get to heaven. The pastor said Christians need to be the ones to tell others.

That afternoon, Nathan’s family took a long two-hour drive to his grandparents’ house. When they arrived, Nathan jumped out of the car, ran inside, and went straight to his grandpa. Excitedly, he said, “Grandpa, Jesus loves you so much that he died on the cross to pay for all of your sins! You need to believe it, because I really want you to be in heaven with me someday!”

Nathan’s grandpa smiled, looked at him seriously, and said, “Nathan, that is the most important thing in the world. I believe it. And you should never stop telling people about Jesus.”

Do you think it took courage for Nathan to do that? Maybe! Nathan wanted to make sure his grandpa was in heaven with him. So, Nathan told him about Jesus, even though his grandpa already knew. Nathan will also probably have the courage to tell more people about Jesus. And God will work through Nathan to help bring others to faith.

God gives you that same courage! It takes courage to tell your family about Jesus. It takes courage to tell your friends about Jesus. But you’re not alone. Just like Jesus’ disciples, you have the Holy Spirit living in you and helping you! Nothing can stop the gospel. So don’t let anything stop you from doing what God has called you to do—believe in Jesus and tell others about him!

Closing Prayer:

Dear Holy Spirit, you promise to give me courage to share the love of Jesus with others, even when it’s hard. Help me trust you and be brave. Amen.

The questions below are to help families discuss this devotion. The questions are divided by age group as suggestions, but anyone could reflect on any of the questions as they desire.

Questions for Younger Children

• What amazing message does God want us to share with everyone we know?
• The apostles had a big job—to tell the whole world about Jesus! Who in your life teaches you about Jesus?

Questions for Elementary Age Children

• We know we can’t obey God perfectly on our own. Who does God send to help us believe, grow, and share the gospel?
• What was the apostles’ important mission? What is the special mission God gives you?

Questions for Middle School and Above

• What did the apostles tell the religious leaders about why they couldn’t stop telling people about Jesus? How does this message help us share Jesus today?
• In Acts 5, the apostles chose to obey God instead of the leaders. Why do you think they did this? Would you stand up for Jesus if it was hard? Why or why not?