He fell down trembling before Paul and Silas. " Jeremiah 16:16 (KJB) On this episode of 'Rightly Dividing', we are covering a lot of ground tonight and taking your Bible questions as we do it. The last time Paul was in Lystra, they first worshipped him as a god and then tried to kill him by stoning (Acts 14:11-20). And, they were then locked into the stocks, which was a painful torture in and of itself, let alone when your back was ripped open from a beating. It is written in the scriptures that no one can please God without faith. They were singing because their hearts were full of praise toward God and the joy of His salvation. i. After their baptism into Christ they were filled with great joy. Acts of the Apostles - 423 pages Pdf (includes the following notes) Acts Commentary 15:36-16:10; Acts Commentary 16:11-24; Acts Commentary 16:25-40; HENRY MORRIS. 4:13). c. Ran in, and fell down trembling before Paul and Silas: This hardened keeper of the prison fell down trembling. If Paul and Silas had been having a pity party because their rights had been violated and they had been treated wrongly when they were just trying to serve the Lord, they would have been depressed and complaining. 2. Paul wanted to have him go on with him. human knowledge. convert in Europe. Suddenly there was a great earthquake which shook the prison to its foundations. . And on the Sabbath day we went out of the city to the riverside, where prayer was customarily made; and we sat down and spoke to the women who met there. Due to the sweetness and greatness of this work, there is a proverb in Tamil which says, "Thiruvasagathukku . Paul did this not for Timothys salvation or right standing with God, but so that Timothys status as a non-circumcised man from a Jewish mother would not hinder their work among the Jews and in synagogues. Commentary on Acts 16:16-34. i. Bruce translates the phrase, It came out there and then. iv. This verse must refer to a different occ _aor. Strong churches will naturally increase in number daily, without relying on man-centered and manipulative methods. ( Acts 16:1-2) Paul meets Timothy in Lystra. The demon-possessed girl keeps bothering Paul and his group "for many days" (16:18). A slave Note some of the ways that Paul and Silas were mistreated. The arrival in Europe was clearly seen by Luke as very important. This led Theodore Olson, a leading critic of the Supreme Court, to suggest that the students should dance nude before their football games, since the court prefers naked dancing to prayer as a form of expression (Kathleen Parker, The Washington Times [9/11/00], p. A12)! But it is a promise that the Holy Spirit may well make alive to us, helping us to trust Him for the salvation of our families. Then they came and pleaded with them and brought them out, and asked them to depart from the city. 3 Paul wanted Timothy to travel with him to . 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]). Luke reported that the group went for prayer, possibly daily. Do they now release us secretly? If anyone had a right to be angry, they did. This girl followed Paul and us, and cried out, saying, These men are the servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to us the way of salvation. The demon-possessed slave girl preached for Paul, giving a demonic testimony to their divine credentials and their message. Those charges were simply not true. Thats how it always should be. Acts 16:35-40. When you are wronged, entrust your soul to a faithful Creator in doing what is right. King Charles's reign 'won't be long' as Crown 'may be passed onto William' psychic claims (2 Corinthians 11:23), ii. We simply know Paul and Silas were severely beaten. The demon came out that very hour. (Acts 16:29-34). ind. Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. If they had been praying that way, as soon as God sent the powerful earthquake, they would have said, All right! But when her masters saw that their hope of profit was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them into the marketplace to the authorities. What are some practical steps toward deepening our daily joy in the Lord. In Derbe and Lystra again. Acts 16:12-40 38The sergeants reported these words to the magistrates, and they were afraid when they heard that they were Romans. We will protest, we may sue, well write to our congressman, take courses in assertiveness training, or whatever it takes to get our rights. He told the Colossians, Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake (Col. 1:24). O taste and see that the Lord is good (Ps. Paul refused to go because he knew his rights as a Roman citizen and knew that their treatment of him was unjust. The conversion of the Jailer in Philippi Acts 16:16-40: At a place of prayer in Philippi Paul and Silas came across a girl that had a spirit of divination. Non-citizens had no civil rights, and were subject to the whims of both the multitude and the magistrates. And now do they put us out secretly? And immediately he and all his family were baptized: The jailer and his family saw no reason to delay baptism; they were baptized that very night, and all this began around midnight (Acts 16:25). i. Lydia was a churchgoer; the guard was not. b. 1028-1061. Her masters made a lot of money from her power. By Jewish law Timothy was a Jew, because he was the son of a Jewish mother, but because he was uncircumcised he was technically an apostate Jew. It was not a mere point of honour that the apostle . 17 She followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, "These men are servants of the Most High God, who are telling you the way to be saved." 18 She kept this up for many days. It would be a very long time before these officials would beat a man without a trial. Summarize Acts 16:35-40 by explaining that the magistrates sent word to the prison guard to let Paul and Silas go. There is perhaps no example of this more remarkable than that which , is added here by ABCE, several others, _Origen_ and THESE MEN ARE SERVANTS. Pauls missionary team did not hesitate to follow him on the basis of this call. _And he came also _for _then came he, _A.V._ _and T.R. view of the recent decision of the council. Presumably this was because demons gave her supernatural insight into the lives of others. 6. About midnight they were singing and praying in the hearing of the other prisoners. Although I have not verified it, I have heard that the most frequent command in the entire Bible is, Sing! And you cant rightly obey the command to praise God and sing for joy unless your heart is full of joy in Him. (p.40-42, 1998 edition, Lucis Trust) And we were staying in that city for some days. Since they assumed Paul and Silas were not Roman citizens, they were offended that these obviously Jewish men harassed Roman citizens with their strange religion of a crucified Savior. Doug Bratt. The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them: You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. A disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a Jewish woman who was a believer, but his father was a Greek. They were whipped and put in the inner prison with chains on their feet. The Python was. He took them the same hour of the night, and washed their wounds, and was immediately baptized, he and all his household. Ephesus would come later, not now. The other prisoners were listening to them. The Vision of the Man from Macedonia (Acts 16:9). On his first trip, he had come to the towns of Derbe and Lystra; and evidently a young fellow come to Christ. This was a promise made specifically to the keeper of the prison. Site Location117 Pembroke Pines-PEM. 35When it was day, the magistrates sent the police with this message: 'Release those men!' 5:18). a. 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 (ESV) For I delivered to you as of first impo Python". Overcoming any obstacle that is presented, they go about proclaiming to the world that Jesus died and was raised so that all could Continue reading "Commentary on Acts 16:16-34" 1. According to the estimate of William Barclay, the first missionary journey finished about five years before the events of this chapter. Acts 16:1-18 Saving, Guiding, Empowering. 29The jailer called for lights and rushed in to the prison. And he took him and circumcised him because of the Jews who were in that region, for they all knew that his father was Greek. Our lives back up the reality of the message. 1 Paul travelled to Derbe and then he arrived in Lystra. Those who are prisoners in Satans domain of darkness are always listening to and watching the Lords people, especially in times of trial. This girl had brought her masters much gain by fortune telling. One could see Christ reflected in their faces. Timothy lived there. d. She begged us, saying, If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come to my house and stay. Immediately, Lydia set about doing good. before, Paul was favorably impressed with the young man, Timothy, who V1 Paul went to Derbe and then he went to Lystra. She earned a great deal of money for her owners by fortune-telling. Acts 16:40, ESV: So they went out of the prison and visited Lydia.And when they had seen the brothers, they encouraged them and departed. As G. Campbell Morgan observes, He did not sing because he was to be let out of prison. And they went out of the prison, and entered into the house of Lydia: and when they had seen the brethren, they comforted them, and departed. Articles, monographs and books hosted on this site by Authors with Surnames beginning with B Lit., a 26Suddenly there was a great earthquake which shook the prison to its foundations. These verses describe Pauls experiences and work in Thessalonica and Berea during his second missionaryjourney. You can check these in your browser security settings. There were at least two reasons. He drew his sword and was about to kill himself, assuming that the prisoners had escaped. Timothy had a believing mother with a Jewish background (son of a certain Jewish woman who believed), and a (presumably) unbelieving Greek father. 39So the magistrates came begging to Paul and Silas. PAUL AND SILAS ARE SEIZED, BROUGHT BEFORE THE i. By rights, Paul could have had their heads if he had taken his case to a higher authority. a. some MSS. They came and took them from prison and begged them to leave town. prayer, R.V. The solution will come, as I said, when the races regard the Jewish problem as a humanitarian problem but also when the Jew does his share of understanding, love and right action. certain slave-girl who had a spirit which made her able to give The authorities were full of fear when they learned that Paul was a Roman. 2 The brethren who were at Lystra and Iconium spoke very highly of Timothy. Let them come themselves and release us. ", "The sergeants reported these words to the magistrates, and they were afraid when they heard that they were Romans. The real issue, when youre treated wrongly, is, Do you trust in a sovereign, omnipotent God who could have prevented this situation if He had so willed? What does Acts 16:16-40 mean? Tertullian said, The legs feel nothing in the stocks when the heart is in heaven.. Commentary, explanation and study verse by verse. It seemed as if nothing would make them stop praising God. Scripture commands us, Delight yourself in the Lord (Ps. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. After learning how to become a Christians the jailer and his family were all baptized immediately. Timothy's father, however, was a Greek. Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia. Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Acts 2:1-47. The main application of this story for me is to work on having joy in the Lord in every situation. She followed Paul and Silas saying, "These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation." apostles went towards the forementioned place of prayer,. Let them come themselves and release us.' Today, much of what fortune-tellers and psychics do is only a money making sham. divin Acts 16:9. TIPPER CAPACITY, 34" X 40" MAX DIE / MOLD AREA **Loading Fee Due the "ERRA" CARY SPECIALIZED SERVICES, INC. $200.00, prices valid until MARCH 16, 2023 SEE PRICING SPECIFICS** Auction Details BCS AIS - POSTPONED . At the time Paul met Timothy, he was delivering the news of this decree that came out of the Acts 15 council (as they went through the cities, the delivered to them the decrees to keep, which were determined by the apostles and elders at Jerusalem). i Paul and Silas Imprisoned Then he came to Derbe and Lystra. 19. What's more, Paul and Barnabus have traveled . VII. And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. Compare Mark 3:12; Luke 4:34-35. It is wrong to act out of personal vengeance, greed, or other selfish motives. So they went out of the prison and entered the house of Lydia; and when they had seen the brethren, they encouraged them and departed. So the magistrates came begging to Paul and Silas. usually made. SEPARATOR CAPACITY, 5,000 LB. They were all saved because they all trusted the word of God and the Jesus revealed to us through the word. WENT TO PRAYER; went towards the place where their public prayers were a. 18She continued doing this for several days. The Midnight Miracles Acts 16:16-40; F B MEYER. closing to him as in one way or another he was first hindered from Python, in the Greek mythology, was the serpent the place where he was worshipped, (which was afterwards cal 16-18. . which guarded Delphi. Th WELCOMED; ATTESTED; IMPRISONED The magistrates sent the officers: Paul and Silas left the prison (in the protective custody of the jailer) to minister to the jailers household. And these disciples expected God to do something! We note with interest that the Holy Spirit actually forbade Paul to do something we normally think of as good preaching Gods Word to those who need it. As well, this may have even been the same guard who beat them a few hours earlier. They had a daily habit of mentally focusing on how great and wonderful God is, and on the many blessings that He daily heaps on His children. Click on the different category headings to find out more. Acts 16:16. And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divinationc met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying: The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation. This man was more affected by the love and grace demonstrated by Paul and Silas than by the earthquake. 16 Once when we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a female slave who had a spirit by which she predicted the future. labours in that city, Lois a jewess, her daughter Eunice, and Timothy DIVINATION.Better, _a female slave_ (Galatians 4:22) _having the This title, it is generally said, was given to Apollo, on account of his having destroyed a monstrous serpent that . a. Paul and Silas looked Jewish, and Anti-Jewish sentiment lay very near the surface in pagan antiquity. (Bruce) The objection that these men were Jews is even more interesting knowing the Jewish community in Philippi was small. Acts 16:1 - Timotheus; Acts 16:10 - we Lord had . Her masters made a lot of money from her power. Everything else flows from that. Now when her masters saw that the hope of their gain was gone, they seized Paul and Silas, and dragged them to the marketplace to face the rulers. damsel The demon came out that very hour. Paul asks Timothy to come with him on their journey, preaching the gospel in Asia Minor. He took them the same hour of the night, and washed their wounds, and was immediately baptized, he and all his household. In Acts 16, the Apostle Paul began his second missionary journey by visiting again some of the churches he had established on his first trip. If they couldnt do it within three minutes, they werent fit for the chaplains service. 33He took them the same hour of the night, and washed their wounds, and was immediately baptized, he and all his household. And brought them to the magistrates, saying, These men, being Jews, do exceedingly trouble our city. And on the Sabbath day we went out of the city to the riverside, where prayer was customarily made; and we sat down and spoke to the women who met there. Let them come themselves and release us. " (Acts 16:35-37). Tap the title above, next to the arrow, to go to thatpage. A SPIRIT OF DIVINATION CAST OUT BY ST PAUL. 6:10)? These were convenient in sizeTo claim Roman citizenship falsely was punishable by death. (Williams). Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. You couldn't wait to get where you were going or do what you needed . a. 4:12). Acts 2:40. How could Paul and Silas prove their Roman citizenship? And they brought them to the magistrates, and said, These men, being Jews, exceedingly trouble our city; and they teach customs which are not lawful for us, being Romans, to receive or observe. Then the multitude rose up together against them; and the magistrates tore off their clothes and commanded them to be beaten with rods. b. VIII. Acts 21:23-26 23So do what we tell you. His mother was Jewish and a believer. But Paul called with a loud voice, saying, Do yourself no harm, for we are all here. Then he called for a light, ran in, and fell down trembling before Paul and Silas. ACTS 16:35-40. How can we know when it is right to defend ourselves and when we should simply yield our rights?