One day as we were going down to the place of prayer, we met a demon-possessed slave girl. She was a fortune-teller who earned a lot of money for her masters. She followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, “These men are servants of …
Paul & Silas Imprisoned Gems
These 9 Gems I wrote on Paul and Silas' experience in prison in Phillipi will inspire you to always pay careful attention to the text. Especially when you are dealing with a passage as packed with action as this one is.
Bible Gem 1693 – Paul and Silas End Up in Prison (Acts 16:20-27)
The Aftermath of Events the Over Slave Girl Resulting in Paul and Silas in Prison “The whole city is in an uproar because of these Jews!” they shouted to the city officials. “They are teaching customs that are illegal for us Romans to practice.” A …
Bible Gem 1694 – Praising Your Way Out of Prison with Tortured Lungs (Acts 16:20-27)
The Aftermath of Events the Over Slave Girl Resulting in Paul and Silas in Prison The whole city is in an uproar because of these Jews!” they shouted to the city officials. “They are teaching customs that are illegal for us Romans to practice.” A …
Bible Gem 1695 – Everyone is Left Incredulous by What Happened Except Paul and Silas (Acts 16:20-34)
The Aftermath of Events Over the Slave Girl Resulting in Paul and Silas being in Prison “The whole city is in an uproar because of these Jews!” they shouted to the city officials. “They are teaching customs that are illegal for us Romans to practice.” …
Bible Gem 1696 – Picking up the Pieces from a Shattered Prison (Acts 16:25-34)
Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening. Suddenly, there was a massive earthquake, and the prison was shaken to its foundations. All the doors immediately flew open, and the chains of every prisoner fell …
Bible Gem 1697 – A Midnight Meal at the Warden’s House (Acts 16:27-34)
The jailer woke up to see the prison doors wide open. He assumed the prisoners had escaped, so he drew his sword to kill himself. But Paul shouted to him, “Stop! Don’t kill yourself! We are all here!” The jailer called for lights and ran …
Bible Gem 1698 – The Morning After The Midnight Event (Acts 16:35-40)
Paul and Silas Are Released The next morning the city officials sent the police to tell the jailer, “Let those men go!” So the jailer told Paul, “The city officials have said you and Silas are free to leave. Go in peace.” But Paul replied, …
Bible Gem 1699 – The Moment When These Roman Officials Will Get What They Deserve (Acts 16:35-40)
Paul and Silas Are Released The next morning the city officials sent the police to tell the jailer, “Let those men go!” So the jailer told Paul, “The city officials have said you and Silas are free to leave. Go in peace.” But Paul replied, …
Bible Gem 1700 – The Outcome of Paul not Claiming Roman Citizenship Immediately (Acts 16:35-40)
Paul and Silas Are Released The next morning the city officials sent the police to tell the jailer, “Let those men go!” So the jailer told Paul, “The city officials have said you and Silas are free to leave. Go in peace.” But Paul replied, …