Acts 16:11-40

Have you ever had an unexpected encounter with someone that led to a meaningful

conversation about faith? What happened?

According to today’s passage, who are the first Christians on the continent of

Europe and in the city of Philippi? Is this surprising to you? Why or why not? What does the passage teach us about God’s love for all kinds of people?

Who was Lydia and how did she come to faith in Jesus? What were the immediate results of her conversion?

How did the evangelistic efforts of Paul and Silas land them in a Philippian jail? What was their attitude like in the prison? How did this lead to more evangelism?

How does Lydia model generosity and hospitality? What do you think that first church meeting at her home was like?

The gospel came to Europe through Paul and Silas’ obedience to God’s invitation. Where is God inviting you to give, go, and even suffer so that others might hear and believe?