The Book of Acts: Paul's Second Missionary Journey Part 2
39b such a sharp disagreement that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark with him and sailed away to Cyprus, 40 but Paul chose Silas and set out, after being entrusted to the grace of the Lord by the brothers. (Ac 15:39b–40)
The Lord opened her heart to pay close attention to what Paul was saying. (Ac 16:14b)
As she followed Paul and us, she kept crying out, 'These men are servants of the Most High God, who are proclaiming to you the way to be saved' (Ac 16:17)
19 When her owners saw that their hope of making money was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them into the marketplace before the authorities. 20 They had brought them to the magistrates and said, "These men are throwing our city into a state of confusion. They are Jews, 21 and they are teaching customs that are not lawful for us to accept or practice, since we are Romans." (Ac 16:19–21)
But the magicians did the same thing by their occult practices and brought frogs up onto the land of Egypt. (Ex 8:7)
And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. (2 Co 11:14)
For false Christs and false prophets will arise and will perform great signs and wonders so as to deceive even the elect, if it were possible. (Mt 24:24)
The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with the work of Satan, with every kind of miracle, that is, with false signs and wonders. (2 Th 2:9)
Let no one be found among you ... who uses divination, or who engages in fortune telling, or who observes omens, or who practices witchcraft. (Dt 18:10)
14 Do not travel on the path of the wicked. Do not walk in the way of evil people. 15 Avoid it! Do not travel on it! Turn away from it. Pass it by. (Pr 4:14–15)
22 When the crowd also joined in the attack against them, the magistrates tore off their clothes and ordered them to be beaten with rods. 23 After they had beaten them severely, they threw them into prison and ordered the jailer to guard them securely. 24 Because he received such a command, the jailer threw them into the inner prison and fastened their feet in the stocks. (Ac 16:22–24)
2. An _____________________ and an _______________ outcome.
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. (Ac 16:25)
17 Be on guard against people. They will hand you over to councils, and they will whip you in their synagogues. 18 You will be brought into the presence of governors and kings for my sake, as a testimony to them and to the Gentiles. 19 Whenever they hand you over, do not be worried about how you will respond or what you will say, because what you say will be given to you in that hour. 20 In fact you will not be the ones speaking, but the Spirit of your Father will be speaking through you. (Mt 10:17–20)
26 Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. Instantly all the doors were opened, and everyone's chains came loose. 27 When the jailer woke up and saw that the prison doors were opened, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, because he thought that the prisoners had escaped. 28 But Paul shouted with a loud voice, "Don't harm yourself, because we are all here!" (Ac 16:26–28)
29 The jailer called for lights, rushed in, and fell down trembling in front of Paul and Silas. 30 Then he brought them outside and asked, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" (Ac 16:29–30)
Yes, he has also put eternity in their hearts. (Ecc 3:11b)
God has written in the heart of every person the knowledge that he _____________ and the _______________ _______ of right and wrong.
The sinful nature naturally tries to _________________ this knowledge because it doesn't won't be held _______________________ for its actions.
Yet, it can't escape the _______________ truth this life is not the end and what it does has lasting ___________________________.
31 They said, "Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household." 32 They spoke the word of the Lord to him and to everyone in his home. (Ac 16:31–32)
In fact, it is God who is working in you, both to will and to work, for the sake of his good pleasure. (Php 2:13)
33 At the same hour of the night, he took them and washed their wounds. Without delay, he and all his family were baptized. 34 Then he brought Paul and Silas into his house and set food before them. He rejoiced, because he and his whole household had come to believe in God. (Ac 16:33–34)
3. An important _______________.
35 At daybreak the magistrates sent officers, saying, "Release those men!" 36 The jailer reported these words to Paul: "The magistrates have sent orders that you should be released. So come out now and go in peace." (Ac 16:35–36)
37 But Paul said to them, "They beat us publicly without a trial, even though we are Roman citizens, and threw us into prison. And now they are releasing us secretly? Absolutely not! Let them come themselves and escort us out!" 38 The officers reported these words to the magistrates, and they were afraid when they heard that Paul and Silas were Roman citizens. 39 So they came and apologized to them. As they escorted them out, they requested that they leave the city. (Ac 16:37–39)
[God] will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain, because the former things have passed away. (Re 21:4)
Points to Ponder
1. What is one thing that stood out to you from this week's message?
2. How will this passage, "Yes, he has also put eternity in their hearts" (Ecc 3:11b), affect your personal ministry?
3. Do you feel an urgency to share the gospel? Why or why not?
Homework: Acts 16, Mark 11:24-26, Luke 17:3-4
