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If we add the article , see critical note: to the place of i. He fell down trembling before Paul and Silas. 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)! Now when he had brought them into his house, he set food before them; and he rejoiced, having believed in God with all his household. c. And he rejoiced: This man was carried from suicidal fear to abounding joy in just a few minutes. 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. gain by soothsaying: girl who was demon possessed followed them crying out, "These men are And fifty days after the Passover, the second major Jewish feast, the Feast of Pentecost, or the Feast of Ingathering. Paul and Silas would not have been rejoicing in the Lord in the dungeon at midnight under these awful circumstances if it had not been a regular part of their everyday lives. Yet the Spirit of God directed this work, and Paul wasnt the right person in the right place at the right time to begin bringing the gospel to the Roman Province of Asia Minor. From the city of Derbe to Troas. Thus all will know that there is nothing in what they have been told about you, but that you yourself observe and guard the law. We may request cookies to be set on your device. And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one's bands were loosed. 1:25 is the other). When that happens, its important to respond the way Paul and his team did. V. The casing of an evil spirit out of a damsel, ver 16-18. This shows Gods provision, because John Mark and Barnabas just left Paul (Acts 15:36-41). There was an old chaplain general of the British Army Bishop John Taylor Smith who used a unique test on candidates for the chaplaincy. It is good for us to bring other help along with the gospel, but without the gospel, little real help is given. A with ABCD. After learning how to become a Christians the jailer and his family were all baptized immediately. Paul was anxious to see for himself how the work of the Lord continued among these churches he founded five years before. They were not given an opportunity to defend themselves. There is perhaps no example of this more remarkable than that which With much fear he fell down before Paul and Silas and asked, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" I'll try to post some notes on that . Thats how it always should be. Today, much of what fortune-tellers and psychics do is only a money making sham. Their pure, upright life, deep faith and devotion to God, their gentleness and their wonderful manliness, became a shining example of life for thousands (in Christianity Today [6/21/74]). The walk to the place of prayer is made a. Paul wanted to have him go on with him: Paul was impressed enough with Timothy to ask him to join their missionary team. Click on the different category headings to find out more.