Day 2

ACTS 16:16-24

Luke, the author of Acts, continues his account of what happened at Philippi. It sounds like he was there as one of Paul’s companions.

What do we learn about the Philippian culture and religious practices from this passage?

How do you think Paul and Silas are feeling as these events unfold?

What questions does this passage raise for you?

From the perspective of our Western culture these events all seem very strange.

How do we see the power of Jesus in this passage?

Today’s Prayer Suggestions

1. Thank God that we also have the message of how people might be saved (16:17). Ask that we might be people who continue to share that message.

2. Pray for a Culture of Gospel-Driven Service: Ask that more people in our church would see serving not as a task to complete, but as a joyful response to the grace of Jesus—an overflow of worship and love for others.

3. Give thanks for new students at QUT FOCUS and pray for deep gospel impact.