Bible verses for children

Responding to the message about Jesus.

Acts 2:38

Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 2:38 · World English Bible Classic (WEB)

In simple words

What does this verse mean?

Peter calls the listeners to turn towards God and be baptised in Jesus’ name. Forgiveness and the Spirit are gifts in this response. Repentance involves a changed direction, not only feeling embarrassed.

Talk with your family or church about what repentance and baptism mean in your tradition.

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What would a changed direction look like after a wrong choice?

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Bible context & readings +

Acts 2:37–41 follows Peter’s Pentecost message and the crowd’s question about what to do. Christians differ on some baptismal practices, so explain the narrative clearly without inventing one universal procedure.

Acts 2:14–41 ↗

Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.

A simple prayer +

God, help us respond to Jesus with honest change. Amen.

A suggested prayer, written for this guide.

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