Paul & Silas in Prison
How did Paul and Silas respond to being thrown in prison?
They responded by praying and singing hymns to God (Acts 16:25)
What caused the prison doors to open and everyone's chains to come off?
A powerful earthquake (Acts 16:26)
What did the jailer do when he saw the prison doors open?
He was very emotional thinking the prisoners had escaped and fearing the consequences, but Paul intervened to stop him (Acts 16:27).
How would you describe Paul’s and Silas’ attitudes while they were in prison?
Paul and Silas were joyful and faithful, praying and singing hymns to God, demonstrating their unwavering trust in Him despite their difficult circumstances (Acts 16:25).
What are some ways the Holy Spirit helped Paul and Silas in prison?
The Holy Spirit changed their hearts, guided them, gave them power to tell people about Jesus, showed them where to go, and caused the earthquake that freed them (Acts 16:16-36).
How did the other prisoners react to Paul and Silas praying and singing?
They were listening to them (Acts 16:25)
How did the Holy Spirit demonstrate His power in this story?
The Holy Spirit caused a powerful earthquake that opened the prison doors and freed the prisoners (Acts 16:26).
What did Paul shout to the jailer to stop him from harming himself?
Paul shouted, "Don't harm yourself! We are all here!" to reassure the jailer that none of the prisoners had escaped (Acts 16:28).
How do you think Paul and Silas were able to have that attitude in prison?
They were able to maintain a positive attitude through their strong faith and trust in God's presence and power, believing that He was with them and would help them (Acts 16:25)
How did the Holy Spirit help Paul and Silas know where to travel next?
The Holy Spirit guided them through a vision—a special picture from God—that showed a man from Macedonia begging Paul to come there and help them (Acts 16:9-10).
What happened to the prison doors during the earthquake
They opened (Acts 16:26)
What can we learn about the Holy Spirit's power from this story?
We can learn that the Holy Spirit has the power to perform miraculous acts, change circumstances dramatically, and bring freedom and hope even in the darkest situations (Acts 16:26).
What did the jailer ask Paul and Silas after the earthquake?
The jailer asked, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" showing his desperation and recognition of the need for spiritual salvation (Acts 16:30).
What can we learn from the way Paul and Silas responded to their situation?
We can learn to remain faithful and trust in God even in difficult times, knowing that He is with us and can bring hope and change to any situation (Acts 16:25).
One way the Holy Spirit led Paul and Silas was through a vision. What are some ways the Holy Spirit might lead you?
The Holy Spirit might lead us through prayer, reading the Bible, wise counsel, and being attentive to God's voice, guiding us in our decisions and actions (Acts 16:6-10).
What happened to everyone's chains during the earthquake?
They came off (Acts 16:26)
How does the Holy Spirit's power help us in our lives today?
The Holy Spirit guides, comforts, and empowers us, helping us to overcome challenges, make good decisions, and experience God's presence and power in our daily lives (Acts 16:26).
What did Paul and Silas say the jailer needed to do to be saved?
Paul and Silas told the jailer to believe in the Lord Jesus, explaining that faith in Jesus is the way to salvation and eternal life (Acts 16:31).
How can we respond to difficult situations with faith like Paul and Silas?
By praying, trusting God, maintaining a positive attitude, and believing that God is with us and will help us through challenges (Acts 16:25).
What are some ways the Holy Spirit helps you?
The Holy Spirit helps us by giving us strength, wisdom, and the ability to share God's love, guiding us in our daily lives and helping us grow in faith (Acts 16:16-36).
Why do you think Paul and Silas chose to pray and sing hymns despite their situation?
They trusted in God's power and presence, showing their faith and hope (Acts 16:25)
How can we recognize the Holy Spirit's power in both big and small ways in our lives?
By being attentive to God's work in our hearts and circumstances, seeing changes in ourselves and others, and acknowledging both miraculous events and subtle guidance as the Holy Spirit's influence (Acts 16:26).
How did the jailer's actions change after he believed in Jesus?
The jailer cared for Paul and Silas, washing their wounds, and he and his household were baptized, showing his transformation and commitment to following Jesus (Acts 16:33).
What impact did Paul and Silas's attitude have on the other prisoners and the jailer?
Their attitude led to the jailer's conversion and showed the power of faith, demonstrating how trusting in God can influence and inspire others (Acts 16:25-34).
How do you need the Holy Spirit to help you this week?
With character-based responses such as being kind to my sibling, being gentle with my pet, or being patient with my friends, showing the fruits of the Spirit in our actions (Acts 16:16-36).