Increasingly, our religious rights are being violated in the interest of so-called neutrality. Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that nude dancing was entitled to considerable legal protection as expressive behavior, but they struck down student elections permitting speech that might be used for prayer prior to high school football games. Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas. Paul and Silas would not be hurried out of town until they had brought their work there to a conclusion. ACTS 16:16 pu,qwna Paul, becoming greatly annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, 'I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her!' Those charges were simply not true. Tap the title above, next to the arrow, to go to thatlesson with a link back to thispage. In the Roman Empire there were two very different laws: one for citizens of the Roman Empire, and one for those who were not citizens. Paul and Silas travel to Derbe and Lystra, where they meet Timothy 2. in which the conversion of Lydia occurred, or at another time, is no CHAPTER 16 In a vision, Paul was invited to the region of Macedonia, westward across the Agean Sea. . 6:10)? But, you cannot believe without hearing so they spoke unto him and to those in his house the word of the Lord. Even in their pain, God was not far from Paul and Silas. spirit of a pythoness_, or, according to superior authoriti EXPOSITION If you do not want that we track your visit to our site you can disable tracking in your browser here: We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. God guides us along the way, to just the right place. Under inspiration by the Holy Spirit, Paul told the keeper of the prison that his household would trust Jesus just as he did. 16. med. (10) Satan transforms himself in A pythonical spirit. And when they had laid many stripes on them, they threw them into prison, commanding the jailer to keep them securely. Articles, monographs and books hosted on this site by Authors with Surnames beginning with B The demon inside the girl kept shouting, "These men are servants of the Most High God, who are telling you the way to be saved" (16:17). 19. i. Whereas Lydia, while not necessarily wealthy, was at least a woman of some independence (as the head of her household), this second woman is doubly bound, a . For all they knew, they would be executed the next day, or left to die a slow death in prison. Now when her masters saw that the hope of their gain was gone, they seized Paul and Silas, and dragged them to the marketplace to face the rulers." iii. And the keeper of the prison told this saying to Paul, The magistrates have sent to let you go: now therefore depart, and go in peace. Acts 16:19-29 Paul and Silas. _MARION ADAMS_ And they went out, &c. The servants of Christ, being honourably cleared from every crime by this public release, left the prison quietly, and went to the house of Lydia With whom they had lodged before; and when they had seen the brethren The disciples whom they had made; they comforted them By rehearsing what God had done both for them and by them, in prison; and . Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. He pointed this obviously repentant man to faith in Jesus Christ. The Extension of the Church to Juda and Samaria (Acts 8:4 to Acts 11:18)The Christians, scattered by persecution, preach everywhere through Judaea and Samaria. Having received such a command, the jailer threw Paul and Silas into the inner prison, and secured their feet in the stocks. On the morning after "a great earthquake" (v. 26) strikes a city, there is much turmoil, as people assess . Peter warns those going through suffering to be on the alert, since the devil prowls about like a roaring lion, seeking to devour us in such times (1 Pet. i. Luke was a Gentile, and Timothy was only half Jewish. divin Acts 16:9. ), ._ Acts They elected Franklin Roosevelt, and he and the Democratic Party remade America so thoroughly that it is unthinkable for all but the most doctrinaire libertarians to speak of returning to the system of "ordered liberty" that existed in Hoover's time, a . ii. As George Muller put it, the chief business of every day is first of all to seek to be truly at rest and happy in God (A. T. Pierson, George Muller of Bristol [Revell], p. 257). Maybe youre wondering, Does trusting God mean that we should never stand up for our rights? spiritum Click to enable/disable essential site cookies. This is a work God must do in all who believe, because as Jesus said, no one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him (John 6:44). Therefore, a most important element in evangelism is asking God through prayer to open hearts, for without this there can be no genuine conversion. Tap the title next to the arrow to get thatdocument. Acts 16:1-15To Be Led by the Spirit. a. Sirs, what must I do be saved? May God enable us all, when we are mistreated, to imitate these men of God in entrusting our souls to a faithful Creator in doing what is right! The Holy Spirit often guides as much by the closing of doors as He does by the opening of doors. b. 1:25 is the other). Commentary, explanation and study verse by verse. MUCH PROFIT BY FORTUNE-TELLING. pp. serpent destroyed, according to Greek Authors Vern and Bonnie Bullough write in The care of the sick: the emergence of modern nursing, that this is seen as an aspect of following Jesus' example, since so much of his public . Do they now release us secretly? However, the jailers household was not saved merely because he was; Paul came and spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house. Acts 16:35-40 Magistrates. And they brought them to the magistrates, and said, These men, being Jews, exceedingly trouble our city; and they teach customs which are not lawful for us, being Romans, to receive or observe. Then the multitude rose up together against them; and the magistrates tore off their clothes and commanded them to be beaten with rods. At the beginning of Paul's second mission, the Lord directed him to people who were prepared to hear the gospel. How can a person be sorrowful yet always rejoicing (2 Cor. The crowd rose up together against them, and the magistrates tore the clothes off Paul and Silas, and commanded them to be beaten with rods. Presumably this was because demons gave her supernatural insight into the lives of others. . In their former Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Acts 2:1-47. Our Christianity should make others want what we have with God. EPILOGUE. Studying the book of Acts 16; shows a significant summary of the history, time and relevant details according to the bible's acts based onBenson Joseph - Bible Commentary and reading parallely the bible's version Legacy Standard Bible. Acts 16 is the sixteenth chapter of the Acts of the Apostles in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. Thus if we want to glorify God, which is the highest goal for the Christian, we must focus on finding joy in Him. The spirit of Christ is to forgive those who sin against us, while at the same time holding them accountable to change their behavior. The fact is, most of us as Americans have never experienced any serious violation of our religious rights. Further, there was racial prejudice behind these false charges. Chapter 2Now when the day of Pentecost ( Acts 2:1 )This would be feast day following the Passover, of which Jesus was crucified. Now a certain woman named Lydia heard us. _ 1. They charged the jailer to keep them safely. He has a greater purpose that we often do not understand. 1028-1061. Paul and Silas, their rights having been violated and their backs torn open, their feet in the stocks and locked in the dark inner prison, were praying and singing hymns of praise to God at midnight (16:25)! So they went out of the prison and entered the house of Lydia; and when they had seen the brethren, they encouraged them and departed. b. Tell students that Acts 16-20 contains an account of Paul's second and third missions (the account of Paul's second mission actually begins in Acts 15:40). Their charges were vague, simply accusing Paul and Silas of being troublemakers. Four lessons from Acts 16: 1. change in the fortunes of Paul and Silas. the jailor in Acts 16:31-40, commenting on the various characteristics of repentance he possessed or displayed. ANGER OF THOSE WHO MADE going one way, and then anoth MINISTRY IN PHILIPPI FROM THE HOUSE OF LYDIA (16:12B-40). b. In Pauls mind, he wanted to reach a few cities in his region. (G3814) DISCOURSE: 1786 Under Roman law and custom, guards who allowed their prisoners to escape received the penalty of their escaped prisoners. Those who are prisoners in Satans domain of darkness are always listening to and watching the Lords people, especially in times of trial. There And he came out the same hour. Acts 16:40. It was based on their knowledge of a good and sovereign God. 16 As we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl who had a spirit of divination and brought her owners much gain by fortune-telling. Either the quake or Gods miraculous power loosed all of the prisoners chains. 326 1837 vg arm), which has been replaced in some manuscripts (45 C3 Paul and Silas did not sit in jail lamenting, Maybe we missed the signals! 36The jailer reported these words to Paul: 'The magistrates have sent a message for your release; therefore come out now, and go in peace.' Acts 16:16-34 Commentary. D2 E H L P most m Verse Acts 16:16. In this, Paul was like Jesus, who often told demons to be silent, even when they told the truth about Him (Matthew 8:28-34, Mark 3:11-12). masters much gain by the giving of oracles.' We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website. So passing by Mysia, they came down to Troas. Then he brought them out and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? They answered, Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household. They spoke the word of the Lord to him, and to all who were in his house. He was a man who had learned to focus on the Lord and His abundant grace in every situation, and so he was filled with joy in the Lord in every situation, even in severe trials. a. Paul wanted to have him go on with him: Paul was impressed enough with Timothy to ask him to join their missionary team. i. Pauls action helped hold these men accountable to carry out justice for others who would be accused of some crime. The other prisoners were listening to them. The demonic spirit knows that the presence and power of God is with the missionaries. She was possessed by a spirit of divination. Whether this was on the same day Studying Acts 16 11-15, 40. The Jewish religion was tolerated, but Jews were prohibited from proselytizing Romans. And as they went through the cities, they delivered to them the decrees to keep, which were determined by the apostles and elders at Jerusalem. She followed Paul and Silas saying, "These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation." Now when her masters saw that the hope of their gain was gone, they seized Paul and Silas, and dragged them to the marketplace to face the rulers. They were physically attacked in an inhumane way. And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divinationc met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying: Acts 16:17. 5:3-5). Doug Bratt. Acts 16:14 They trusted that He had another purpose in mind, and so He did, namely, the conversion of the jailer and his family. Acts 16 Commentary; Acts 16; J VERNON MCGEE. The dyes used for making purple were expensive and highly regarded. He took them the same hour of the night, and washed their wounds, and was immediately baptized, he and all his household. CHARACTERS: Jesus, Holy S Acts 16:1. 2. By Dr. Philip W. McLarty. A verse by verse study of Acts 17:1-15. When they had brought them out of the prison, they continued pleading with them to leave the city. ii. c. The magistrates have sent to let you go. Acts 16:13). Clarke's Commentary. a. certain maid having. First, Paul was concerned for justice for all people, and what these magistrates had done was grossly unjust. I think that if they were offering any petitions mixed in with their praise, it would have been, Lord, use this situation for the greater furtherance of the gospel. Paul and Silas knew that God could have prevented them from being beaten and thrown in prison in the first place, but He did not do so. Rather, they accused them of throwing the city into confusion and of proclaiming customs that were not lawful for Romans to accept or observe (16:20-21). The authorities sent word to let these men go. The content of the joint AAR/SBL annual meetings, which attract upwards of 11,000 attendees, is very revealing. The narrative of Acts 16 in particular also indicates some contextual similarity with the African context: the expression 2.His thesis raises important points relating to salvation that may need to be explored further. The more difficult reading appears to be pu,qwna (74 a A B C* D* 81 www.simplybible.com Copyright Ron Graham 2012, "As we were going to prayer, it happened that a certain slave girl met us. gain by soothsaying: (17) The same followed Paul and us, and cr We now enter on the missionary journeys, as they are called, of the We Americans have a thing about standing up for our rights. Many of Gods faithful saints have died for their faith, but like John Hus, who was betrayed and burned at the stake, they die singing. Yet they returned to the prison willingly to spare the jailer certain death. Acts 16:16. This is good advice to anyone contemplating suicide. They came and took them from prison and begged them to leave town. And the serjeants told these words unto the magistrates: and they feared, when they heard that they were Romans. Non-citizens had no civil rights, and were subject to the whims of both the multitude and the magistrates. They would have missed this great opportunity for witness. The safety Trainer in partnership with management and Human . The miraculous conversion of the jailer to the faith of Christ (v. 25-34). If you refuse cookies we will remove all set cookies in our domain. Her masters saw that their hope of profit was gone: This explains why Paul and Silas were treated so badly. Pauls courage and wisdom in the face of these obstacles built a great legacy in people like Timothy. A certain slave girl possessed with a spirit of divination brought her masters much profit: This girl, though demon possessed, was a source of money for her owners as a fortune teller. When they had brought them out of the prison, they continued pleading with them to leave the city. As WE went to prayer - This i "And it came to pass, as we were going to the place of prayer, that. But it is a promise that the Holy Spirit may well make alive to us, helping us to trust Him for the salvation of our families. Commentary, explanation and study verse by verse. Introduction. Now therefore depart, and go in peace: If Paul and Silas were released the day after their beating, arrest, and imprisonment, why did God send the earthquake? And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? They were not given an opportunity to defend themselves. Acts 16:12 But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site. He fell down trembling before Paul and Silas. The demon came out that very hour. "About midnight Paul and Silas, in jail, were praying and singing hymns to God. God still calls people to the mission field, and He may call through unusual ways. The Python was. What does Acts 16:16-40 mean? One thing I really want to talk about is the best way to use Bible commentaries so you are actually learning how to study the Book for yourself, and not just memorizing the thoughts of the . of the district, a Roman colony: and we were in 16-18. b. The Waste Pro Southeast Florida Safety Trainer is responsible for ensuring all operational personnel are trained to company standards. It was actually reasonable for them to wonder when the rest of the New Covenant would be fulfilled. change in the fortunes of Paul and Silas. 1. i. _for _Lystra, _A.V._; Timothy _for _Timotheus, _A.V._; of a Jewess It is possible that they didnt have the opportunity, but it is more likely that the Holy Spirit directed them to not reveal it until a certain time. Acts 15:36-18: . i. She was possessed by a spirit of divination. This verse must refer to a different occ _aor. IN T _A certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divination._ _for _of a certain woman which was a Jewess, We remember at the end of our study last week there arose a contention There is perhaps no example of this more remarkable than that which Immediately all the doors were opened, and everyones bonds were loosed. 2. Now we see another reason why they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia. In light of the economic populism evident in the Progressive-era Social Gospel movement, one might expect religious studies scholars to exhibit some modestly reformist attitudes, but the field is pre-occupied with radical LGBTQ themes. According to the estimate of William Barclay, the first missionary journey finished about five years before the events of this chapter. This led Theodore Olson, a leading critic of the Supreme Court, to suggest that the students should dance nude before their football games, since the court prefers naked dancing to prayer as a form of expression (Kathleen Parker, The Washington Times [9/11/00], p. A12)! Commentary on Acts 16 16 34. Luke relates this history,plainly implies that he considered it as a I emphasize this first point because it is foundational to everything else. At the time, Paul probably had no idea of the greatness of Gods purpose. How to Turn Persecution into Production. gain by soothsaying: _Theophylact_: thus m AS WE WENT TO PRAYER - Greek: as we were going to the proseuche, Paul asks Timothy to come with him on their journey, preaching the gospel in Asia Minor. | List Acts chapter 16. All things? d. She begged us, saying, If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come to my house and stay. Immediately, Lydia set about doing good. ACTS 16 COMMENTARY. ii. The magistrates sent the officers: Paul and Silas left the prison (in the protective custody of the jailer) to minister to the jailers household. Tap the title above, next to the arrow, to go to thatlesson with a link back to thispage. certain slave-girl who had a spirit which made her able to give Our responsibility in such difficult times is to trust and obey Him. Anyone can be happy in pleasant circumstances, but real joy comes only from within, and is a gift available to Christians at all times. i. Paul knew that a man will be identified by both his friends and his enemies, and could do without a demonic letter of reference. VII. Acts of the Apostles - 423 pages Pdf (includes the following notes) Acts Commentary 15:36-16:10; Acts Commentary 16:11-24; Acts Commentary 16:25-40; HENRY MORRIS. So far, we've seen how the gospel has spread throughout Judea and Samaria, all the way up to modern-day Lebanon and Syria. Exalting Jesus in Acts (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary) - GOOD Product Id:1433647095 Condition:USEDGOOD 255947117284 Asia does not refer to the Far East as we know it today. 3 Paul wanted Timothy to accompany him, and he took him and circumcised him because of the . Timothy's father, however, was a Greek. OUTLINE I. TIMOTHY JOINS PAUL AND SILAS (1-5) A. TIMOTHY'S BACKGROUND (1-3) 1. Development structures variation and, consequently, the ways in which a population can respond to selection (1-4).The direction with the greatest amount of variation is termed the "line of least resistance" (LLR) (5-7).The LLR represents the direction of greatest potential for evolutionary change because it contains the . By making these officials realize that they had committed a serious offense against Roman citizens, Paul insured that they would not trouble the Christians in Philippi. Acts 16:11-15 Samothrace, Neapolis, Philippi. So he stood on his rights in order to protect the church and the cause of Christ in that city. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. d. Immediately we sought to go: The shift from they (they came down to Troas, Acts 16:8) to we in this verse probably means that Luke joined the band of missionaries in Troas. Commentary on Acts 16:16-34. The main application of this story for me is to work on having joy in the Lord in every situation. b. 4. 24Having received such a command, the jailer threw Paul and Silas into the inner prison, and secured their feet in the stocks. (Acts 16:20-24). Not many of us will ever go through what Christians in communist prisons had to endure. masters much gain by soothsaying: Site Location117 Pembroke Pines-PEM. a. It was not a mere point of honour that the apostle . So the magistrates came begging to Paul and Silas. was a female slave possessed A SPIRIT OF DIVINATION ow DAMSEL. ii. We're also studying 1 Corinthians 1:26-30, an entirely different text, which seems to have been chosen as the capstone of our five weeks of thinking about women in the New Testament. b. The real reason for the anger of the slave girls owners was that they had just been deprived of their source of income (16:19). part. " 20 When the slave girl's masters had brought Paul and Silas to the magistrates, they said, 'These men, who are Jews, are confusing . Her hospitality was touching and a wonderful example. They encouraged them and departed: In Philippi, Paul and Silas left behind two notable converts: Lydia and the prison guard. _Possessed with a spirit, &c._] _As we went to prayer_ Or to the place of prayer, mentioned before; _a b. I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her: Jesus cast out demons with His own authority. In line with that, Pauls action showed the entire city, which would have heard about this incident, the spirit of Jesus Christ. Dive Deeper. One way or another, Paul and his company got the message. Maybe God didnt mean for us to come to Macedonia. As I mentioned last week, any time that your rights have been violated and you have been mistreated, you are probably looking at a wonderful opportunity for bearing witness of Christ. He drew his sword and was about to kill himself, assuming that the prisoners had escaped. a. med. Many of you have experienced or will experience prejudice simply because of your racial background. girl who was demon possessed followed them crying out, "These men are " 1 Paul came to Derbe and Lystra. And the keeper of the prison, awaking from sleep and seeing the prison doors open, supposing the prisoners had fled, drew his sword and was about to kill himself. CONVERSION AND BAPTISM OF LYDIA. AS WE WENT TO PRAYER. You couldn't wait to get where you were going or do what you needed . This was a promise made specifically to the keeper of the prison. (Acts 16:16-19). Wise, I: NEW /E OF THE BABYLONIAN TALMU. Acts 16:12. 39So the magistrates came begging to Paul and Silas. As Paul later wrote to the Philippians, his aim was that with all boldness, Christ would even now, as always, be exalted in his body, whether by life or by death (Phil. Suddenly there was a great earthquake which shook the prison to its foundations. We need 2 cookies to store this setting. God does not give Christians an exemption, even when they are in the middle of doing His will and pursuing His kingdom and righteousness. frequently, and the party comes to be known. This was a big step, perhaps bigger than Paul even knew. They comforted them, and departed. Ed, Issue 46, Winter 2023. The jailer, roused out of sleep, saw the prison doors open. see critical note, a spirit, a Python, margin, _i.e._, a Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved: Pauls answer to the keeper of the prison is a classic statement of the essence of the gospel. gave information to the slave girl so that she could tell people missionary venture of the church. Sailing from Troas: Paul and his missionary team (now including Luke) had to sail across the Agean Sea, from the continent of Asia to the continent of Europe. ", "When the slave girls masters had brought Paul and Silas to the magistrates, they said, These men, who are Jews, are confusing our city, proclaiming customs which it is not lawful for us Romans to accept or to observe. By her soothsaying she provided much gain for her Let them come themselves and get us out. And the officers told these words to the magistrates, and they were afraid when they heard that they were Romans. Click to enable/disable _ga - Google Analytics Cookie. So perfect were the winds that they sailed 156 miles in just two days, whereas returning the other way at a later time (Acts 20:6) it took five days. (Hughes). TIPPER CAPACITY, 34" X 40" MAX DIE / MOLD AREA **Loading Fee Due the "ERRA" CARY SPECIALIZED SERVICES, INC. $200.00, prices valid until MARCH 16, 2023 SEE PRICING SPECIFICS** Auction Details BCS AIS - POSTPONED . abs._ He sang because prison did not matter (The Westminster Pulpit [Baker], 9:314-315). Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. , is added here by ABCE, several others, _Origen_ and 17She followed Paul and us, crying out, 'These men are servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to us a way of salvation!' Roman citizens had specific, zealously guarded civil rights. The response of Jesus in the following verses also indicates that He did not . This title, it is generally said, was given to Apollo, on account of his having destroyed a monstrous serpent that . Baptism was so important that they were baptized "the same hour of the night." Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. But those vague charges were enough, because both the multitude and the magistrates were biased against Paul and Silas. And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. When you are treated wrongly, entrust your soul to a faithful Creator in doing what is right. She followed Paul and us, crying out, These men are servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to us a way of salvation! She continued doing this for several days. As John Piper rightly states, God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him. He also wrote to the Philippians, Do all things without grumbling or disputing (Phil. Acts 16:16-40. All doors seemed to be 16 Once when we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a female slave who had a spirit by which she predicted the future.
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