Read Acts 16.25-40
In verse 25: Praying and singing invoke divine assistance in critical times (Lk3. 21; 6.12; 9.18, 28-29; 10.21-22; 11.1; 18.1-8; 22.32, 41-46; 23.46; Acts 1.14; 2.42, 47; 4.23-31; 6.4; 7.59-60; 9.11; 10.2, 9; 12.12; 13.2-3).
In verses 26-27: Compare Peter's miraculous escapes in 5.19-20 and 12.6-10, leading to the execution of the guards in 12.19.
In verse 30: Unlike Cornelius, this f=gentile convert seems to have no previous knowledge of Israel's faith, but like the Jews in Jerusalem asks, "What must I do to be saved?" (2.37).
In verse 31: Faith int he Lord Jesus Christ is the only requirement for salvation and baptism of the household (10.44-48; 11.17-18; 15.8-9).
In verses 37-38: Such secret dealings reveal their shameful character, even by Roman law (1 Thess 2.2), and Roman citizens had higher standards of protection against capricious actions.
In verse 40: The story ends again in Lydia's home (vv. 14-15).
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