I. The Macedonian Vision 16:6-10 II. The Conversion of Lydia 16:11-15 III. A Possessed Girl and Those who Profited from Her 16:16-24 A. A Demon Possessed Girl Delivered 16-18
B. The Motivation of her Masters 19
C. The Profiteers Hatred toward Paul and Silas 20-23
D. Paul and Silas Imprisoned 24
IV. The Mighty Deliverance of God 16:25-30
The prisoners were listening to the things said by Paul and Silas.
Note: Luke only tells us of three conversions in Philippi. But, we should see these three as representative and not exhaustive.
“What must I do to be saved?”
V. The Conversion of the Philippian Jailer and his Family 16:31-34
Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household. And that is what happened – v. 32
Talking of the jailer -- Chrysostom said, “He washed and was washed. He washed them from their stripes, and he himself was washed from his sins.”
Postscript: A Solid Church Left behind in Philippi 16:35-40
1. Why didn't Paul and Silas claim Roman Citizenship BEFORE their arrest?
2. Why did Paul and Silas claim Roman Citizenship AFTER the fact, and demand the authorities treat them with respect.
3. How did the Philippian Church become such a strong and mature church in such a relatively short period of time?
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Pastor Steve came to Christ at the age of 11. He graduated from Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College in 1979 with a B.A. in theology as the Valedictorian of his class. He joined our church in 1978, came on staff, full-time in 1980, was ordained as an Elder in 1982, and became...
