This story provides a glimpse into Paul’s missionary travels as he meets Lydia in Philippi. After hearing what Paul had to say, Lydia was baptised and filled with enthusiasm for the Lord. This encounter shows that God’s Spirit is at work everywhere and at all times! We are called to spread His good news to all.
This story takes place in the book of Acts, which details how the first Christians told other people about Jesus and spread the church mission to other countries. These people faced a lot of tough challenges, but God was with them and the Holy Spirit directed their ways.
Meet PAUL, SILAS & TIMOTHY They are all on a MISSION to tell people about Jesus They have come to PHILIPPI in Greece (after the Holy Spirit prevented them from going into Asia)
Paul in fact has a dream to GO TO HELP IN GREECE READ 16:9
In Philippi, Paul, Silas and Timothy meet LYDIA
We know that Lydia came from a place called Thyatira We know that she is probably a Jew, as she was keeping the Sabbath We know that her business with purplefabric We know that when she hears Paul, she believes in Jesus and wants to be BAPTISED
