“Prison to Praise, Suffering to Salvation” | Acts 16:16-34 Bible Study
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“Grand Opening, Grand Closing: Christ is Key” | Acts 16:9-15 Bible Study
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Prison to Praise, Suffering to Salvation | Acts 16:16-34 Commentary
Paul frees a slave girl from spiritual bondage only to be thrown into physical bondage. Ironically, this leads to his jailer being set free from his spiritual bondage. Spreading the Gospel can lead to persecution and suffering. Yet, suffering can lead to salvation.
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Divine Directions: Negative & Positive | Acts 16:9-15 Sunday School Lesson [Slideshow+]
In this account, Paul and his companions are prevented from traveling to certain areas in Asia. Instead, through a dream, they are directed to the Roman colony, Philippi, in the region of Macdeonia. There, apparently, the Gospel is spread for the first time in Europe. They meet Lydia, a God-fearing woman of some means. She becomes a believer and puts her faith into action.
Peter’s Angelic Jailbreak | Acts 12:1-19 Commentary
In this angelic rescue, Peter is passive; God is active. Echoing language and themes of Passover, the account emphasizes human recognition of divine rescue. Being a witness for Christ may result in persecution and even death. But God is able to preserve us for His purpose – if He so chooses — Just as He did at the First Passover. Let’s not be surprised if/when He does
Acts 10:34-35 Memorization Tutorial (Video)
God is no respecter of persons — not One who shows partiality or judges based on appearances. In every nation, the one who fears — reveres — Him and does what is righteous is acceptable to Him…