Acts 16:22 - 40

Angry mobs, hurried trials, false imprisonment, illegal torture, an earthquake ... and a hymn sing? Paul certainly never lacked for 'something to do'! In Philippi the crowds were angry because he had cast the demon out of a girl - drying up her masters' financial stream. After being beaten and imprisoned, Paul and Silas were in the midst of singing at midnight when an earthquake opened all the jail cells. The jailor was surprised to find all the prisoners in their places, and inquired what he must do to be saved. Paul gently instructs him and this man and his household are gloriously transformed by the gospel of Jesus Christ. Later, the officials ask Paul to leave - especially after they learned that as a Roman citizen, he never should have been beaten. Paul continued to encourage believers as he left the city.