A mean king named Herod put Peter in jail. Peter was chained between two soldiers!
But the church prayed and prayed for Peter. That night an angel came, woke Peter up, and the chains fell off his hands! The doors opened all by themselves.
Peter went to the house where everyone was praying and knocked. A girl named Rhoda was so excited, she forgot to open the door! When they finally saw Peter, they were amazed!
Key Verse
So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer for him was made to God by the church.Acts 12:5, ESV
Talk About It
Why do you think the church was surprised when their prayer was answered?
Story Questions
Who put Peter in jail?
King Herod
What fell off Peter's hands?
Chains
What did Rhoda forget to do?
Open the door
Try This Today
Act out the story! Who wants to be Rhoda, running back without opening the door?
Pray Together
God, thank you for hearing our prayers. Help me expect you to answer. Amen.