Singing in the Prison

 N.T. #858 "Singing in the Prison"

Sept. 2, 2026 

Acts 16-Part 2 

LET IT GLOW

Paul and his team encountered a demon-possessed slave girl. She followed them saying They are the servants of the Most High God, which shows us the way of salvation. After a few days of this, Paul cast out the demon and set her free in Jesus' name.  (verses 16-18)

Her owners took the missionary team to the authorities because they took away their money. Paul and Silas were beaten with rods and put into prison. 

LET IT GROW

How did Paul and Silas react in prison after being beaten? At midnight they prayed and sang praises unto God. (verse 25)

The prisoners heard the guys. An earthquake happened and the doors to the prison were opened. Everyone's bands freed their hands. 

A guard saw his prisoners were free and was about to kill himself but Paul told him not to. 

Sirs, what must I do to be saved? (verse 30) The Guard asked Paul.

Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. (verse 31)

The guard and his entire household believed in Jesus and were baptized that night. The guard took Paul and Silas home and treated their sores and fed them. The team was freed and went to Lydia's house where the brethren were. Then they left. (verse 40)

LET IT GO