Read Acts 16.11-24. In 16.11-40; Mission in Philippi. In verse 12: Paul's letter to "all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi" (Phil 1.1) reveals his enduring bond with them. In verses 13-14: The place of prayer (see also 16.16) was clearly a gathering for Jewish worship on the sabbath day, whether or not it was a proper "synagogue," and Lydia was already a worshiper of God whether Jewish or gentile. Thyatira was in central Asia Minor, from which Paul had just come (Rev 2.18-29). Purple textiles were the clothing of the wealthy (Lk 16.19). To say the Lord opened her heart to listen is to suggest the miracle of faith (Lk 24.32-33, 45; contrast Acts 28.26-28). In verse 15: The merchant Lydia has sufficient means to support the mission (Lk 8.3), using her hospitality as a sign of acceptance (Lk 19.5; 24.29). On the baptism of her household, see also 10.24, 44-48; 11.14; 16.31-34. In verse 16: Her spirit of divination claims links with the "python spirit" of the serpent oracle of Delphi. In verse 17: In Luke, the Most High is a biblical title for God (Lk 1.32, 35, 76; 6.35), but the Most High God is a phrase used in recognition by those possessed by a lesser spirit, provoking an exorcism (Lk 8.28-29). In verse 19-22: Her owner's only hope for her was in making money (8.14-24; 19.23-40), and their accusations against the Jews for making the Romans adopt unlawful customs may again allude to circumcision. Their case is without merit on both grounds, but stirs the crowd (compare Lk 23.1-25). In verse 24; The security measures recall Peter's imprisonment in 12.4. Comments or Questions..
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