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Paul & Timothy – New Ministry Duo
In the first few verses of this chapter we find Paul and Silas moving, on foot, around the tip of the Mediterranean, and then westward to Derbe and Lystra (v. 1). This is just the reverse of the first missionary journey (14:6-20). Can you imagine some of Paul’s feelings as he ret …

Paul – Flexibility in the Itinerary
Freedom and flexibility are the characteristics of a Christian under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit can only lead us as we are sensitive to His leading. After visiting the churches he had founded, Paul tried to enter new territory for the Lord. He tried to …

Lydia–Conversion to Christ and Hospitality Offered
Next, Paul and his party traveled from Troas to Neapolis, a distance of about 150 miles (v. 11). From there they traveled another 10 miles to Philippi (v. 12), which was strategically located on the Roman road. One of the ways Rome ruled the world at this time was through her col …

Paul & Silas – Praising God While In Prison
In this passage we find that a demon possessed slave girl began to follow Paul around crying out “These men are the servants of the most high God which show unto us the way to salvation” (v. 17). Even though she spoke the truth, you can imagine the damage this wou …

Paul’s Ministry Produces "People” Change
Scripture does not explain why, but the next morning the city officials sent word to the jailer to let Paul and Silas go (v. 35). Paul, however, was unwilling to “sneak out of town” because that would have left the new church under a cloud of suspicion. Instead he told …