The Gospel Change

Acts / Acts 16:11–40

The Gospel changes us. It brings us into community, restores us and leads us to compassion.

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Discussion Questions
What were the circumstances that led to Paul and Silas being imprisoned in Philippi?
How does Lydia’s response to Paul’s message illustrate the concept of belonging in the Christian faith?
What significance does the story of the slave girl hold in terms of spiritual oppression and freedom?
How did Paul and Silas demonstrate their faith while imprisoned, and what was the outcome of their actions?
What can we learn from the way Paul interacted with the jailer after the earthquake?
What was the role of prayer in the events that occurred while Paul and Silas were in prison?
In what ways did the conversion of the jailer and his household reflect the broader theme of salvation in Acts?
How does the story of Lydia challenge our understanding of how God reaches out to different people?
What does this passage teach us about the difference between worldly acceptance and the acceptance found in Christ?
Why do you think Paul refused to leave the prison quietly and insisted on being escorted out by the magistrates?