A woman possessed by a demon begins to follow paul and his party, calling them servants of the most high god verses 1617. Acts 16 keeping hope alive this great bible chapter could be described as bittersweet. Can we share the gospel apart from sharing who god is and what god has done. Yet they are usually not listed in charts showing examples of conversion c. May 12, 20 sermon brainwave podcast brainwave 293 lectionary texts for may 12, 20. The miraculous conversion of the jailer to the faith of christ v.
Sermon brainwave podcast brainwave 293 lectionary texts for may 12, 20. It is ranked higher than the nobel prizes in such fields as science and literature, in the belief that religion is more important. This is exactly what we see god doing in acts chapter 16. Acts of the apostles 16, new living translation nlt. And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the decrees for to keep, that were ordained of. This chapter records pauls encounter with lydia, the successful. Verse 1 and agrippa said unto paul, thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Sunday, september 29, 20 one of the favorite local eateries in my hometown when i was growing up was a little hamburger spot just off the town square called nesmiths. All the books in the bible the journey to macedonia. Are the magistrates strategois of this verse the same officials as the. Acts 16 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity.
The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Either way, pauls time in philippi is no exception to the general rule. This chapter has the continuation of the second missionary tour, relating the revisiting of lystra and derbe acts 16. In 1993, charles colson received the templeton prize for progress in religion. He took this to mean that he should head towards macedonia.
The honourable discharge of paul and silas by the magistrates v. But they didnt mention that when they dragged paul and silas before the authorities. He was asked to join paul and silas missionary team on the second journey cf. As recorded in acts 15, paul and the other leaderselders had just decided, after. Chapter 16 begins the 2nd missionary journey of paul. A woman possessed by a demon begins to follow paul and his party, calling them servants of the most high god verses 16 17.
The article, is added here by abce, several others, origen and theophylact. In one sense you would not want to be in paul and silas shoes. It is the conversion of the athenians, two of whom are specifically mention by name b. Our next example of conversion is another often overlooked. The lord dedicates the remainder of the book of acts primarily to pauls ministry. Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 16 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 16 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. As this story continues through the end of chapter 16, the following morning the magistrates send word to the jailer to let paul and silas go. On a personal note, i have found it difficult to study and write about this.
Acts, chapter 16 king james version christian answers. Acts of the apostles 16, new living translation nlt the. That the residue of men might seek after the lord, and all the gentiles, upon whom my name is called. Acts chapter 26 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Though this is true, it greatly distresses paul because the jews might conclude that he consorted with soothsayers, unlawful according to leviticus 19. The real reason for the anger of the slave girls owners was that they had just been deprived of their source of income 16. A damsel that had a spirit of divination caused them to be taken notice of, by proclaiming them to be the servants of god. Therefore being by the right hand of god exalted, and having received of the father the promise of the holy ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.
May 16, 2010 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. From their point of view, the gentiles might consider the religion. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. This is one of several we passages in the book of acts see also. When the jailer relays that information to paul and silas, paul says, they have beaten us publicly, without a trial, men who are romans, and have cast us into prison. Acts 16 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. From your study this past week, what is one thing that impressed you that can be of help in your life. Acts chapter 16 coffmans commentary of the new testament. She earned a great deal of money for her owners by fortunetelling. It reads almost like a story of tom sawyer and huckleberry finn.
Note some of the ways that paul and silas were mistreated. Paul had a vision of a man praying and asking him to go to macedonia. Acts chapter 15 commentary northwest college of the bible. Acts 16 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The apostle paul in acts 16 was seeking gods leadership on his second missionary journey. That the residue of men might seek after the lord, and all the gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith the lord, who doeth all these things. Now viewing scripture range from the book of acts chapter 16. Evils attempts to manipulate and perhaps control the truth are not to be tolerated, but answered with the clarity of the gospel. Despite the successes narrated in last weeks text from. Why is the resurrection so essential to christianity. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 16 introduction chapter 16 makes for interesting reading.
Acts chapter 16 commentary northwest college of the bible. His mother was a jewish believer, but his father was a greek. Day 1 ask for insight read the passage a read acts 16. He took this to mean that he should head towards macedonia with his companions, which he did. Our story starts off where the gospel of luke left offjesus is back now that hes resurrected, jesus decides to hang out and chat with his disciples whom luke calls apostles for forty days. The events of this chapter begin as the 12 apostles 1. Let us begin the study of his work with chapter 16. Why is the gospel so much more powerful at bringing people to faith in christ than philosophies. Acts chapter 16 16 and it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying. Acts 16 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Or perhaps paul tends to help precipitate the various controversies which embroil him. As a jailer he was not acting illegally, for while he was responsible for the prisoners, he was under no obligations to fulfill his duty in any particular way.
An understandable version of acts translation by william e. This jesus hath god raised up, whereof we all are witnesses. God uses people who make themselves available to him to do in and through them what he chooses to do. He and silas were journeying through cities where paul had preached on a previous missionary journey strengthening churches in the faith and people were coming to believe on christ daily v. Verses 1624 paul and his companions, though they were for some time buried in obscurity at philippi, yet now begin to be taken notice of.
Accepting the doctrine of salvation by grace would only be consistent with decisions some of them had reached some years back and are recorded in acts 11. He was circumcised by paul in order to work with both jews and greeks. It illustrates both the great pain and great beauty of the christian life. Acts 16, new international version niv the bible app. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. At this point we will begin to examine the ministry of the apostle paul in a general way, occasionally interrupting the narrative flow to address a specific situation. David guzik commentary on acts 16 introduces pauls second missionary. Paul wanted to take timothy with him when preaching, so he circumcised him. In deference to the jews of the area, he arranged for timothy to be circumcised. Study acts 16 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. He is on the lookout for people who will be obedient to him and step out by faith and follow. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyones chains came loose. After this i will return, and will build again the tabernacle of david, which is fallen down.
He was the man who had opened the door for the gentiles through faith and without circumcision and lawkeeping. David lose, karoline lewis, and matt skinner for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for easter 7. The rest of the chapter gives festus interruption and the exchange between paul and king agrippa acts 26. Think back through what you have learned each day this week.