Lydia for Kids: Bible Story & Printables
The story in a nutshell
On the sabbath Paul and those with him went out of the city of Philippi by a river side, "where prayer was wont to be made," and spake unto the women which resorted thither. A certain woman named Lydia, "a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God," heard them, and the Lord opened her heart to attend unto the things which were spoken of Paul. She was baptized, and her household, and she said, "come into my house, and abide there."
Read it: Acts 16:11–15
Memory verseActs 16:14
Big ideasThe Lord opens hearts · Obeying the gospel · Opening our home
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the story of Lydia in the Bible?
You can read it in Acts 16:11–15.
What is the story of Lydia about?
On the sabbath Paul and those with him went out of the city of Philippi by a river side, "where prayer was wont to be made," and spake unto the women which resorted thither. A certain woman named Lydia, "a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God," heard them, and the Lord opened her heart to attend unto the things which were spoken of Paul. She was baptized, and her household, and she said, "come into my house, and abide there."
What can kids learn from Lydia?
Big ideas to teach: The Lord opens hearts, Obeying the gospel, Opening our home.