Acts 16:16-34
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- Reading the Text:
- NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
- Greek Interlinear Bible, ScrTR, ScrTR t, Strong, Parsing, CGTS, CGES id, AV.
- The Bible Gateway: NRSV, RSV, NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
- The Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Greek text with concordance, commentaries.
- The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary & sermons.
- Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
- Comparative texts about Spirit Possession and Exorcism from Philo, Lucian, Josephus, the Babylonian Talmud, Midrash, Philostratus, etc. Comparative texts about Baptism: Water & Spirit from DSS, Josephus, Babylonian Talmud. At (Rutgers University Dept of Religion) Mahlon H. Smith's Into His Own: Perspective on the World of Jesus companion to the historical study of Christian texts.
- Chapter XXIV, On Prayer, Tertullian (c. 199)
- Epistle LXXV -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 255)
- From the Geneva Notes.
- "In means which are especially extraordinary, we should not move our foot forward, unless God goes before us."
- From
Matthew
Henry's Commentary.
- "When sinners are thus converted, they will love and honour those whom they before despised and hated, and will seek to lessen the suffering they before desired to increase. When the fruits of faith begin to appear, terrors will be followed by confidence and joy in God."
- From
Wesley's
Notes.
- "Faith makes a man joyful, prudent, liberal."
- From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
- From The People's
New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
- "Faith must first be wrought, and then that faith, leading to the acceptance of Christ, would save."
- Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
- The Truett Pulpit, Burt Burleson, University Chaplain and Dean of Spiritual Life, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, 2016.
- "Exposing a Government's Abuse of Power, and Other Life Hacks," Matthew L. Skinner, ON Scripture, 2016. Includes video, discussion questions.
- "Chains," Lynn Miller, celebrating our creative and living God by generating art and architecture resources for congregations and individuals. Art and Faith Matters facebook page contains additional resources.
- "A Slave Girl Set Free and the Unity Jesus Calls Us To," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2016.
- Pulpit Fiction, with podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2016.
- Commentary,
Acts 16:16-34, Brian Peterson, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org,
2013.
- "Too often, those who are perceived as different become the objects of criticism and violence in the name of being truly 'American' or 'Christian' (often with no distinction made between those two)."
- "The Jailer," Frederick Buechner, Buechner Blog.
- "Fortunately there are two words that offer a way out, and they're simply these: Help me."
- "Paul and Silas' European Adventure," Russell Rathbun, The Hardest Question, 2013.
- "Lydia went on to be a legend and a saint - what happened to the slave girl?"
- Pulpit Fiction, podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2013.
-
Commentary,
Acts 16:16-34, Eric Barreto, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org,
2010.
- "Draw attention to the slave girl's brief cameo in this story. Wonder aloud about her "healing" and why she does not merit even a mention in the accusations brought against Paul and Silas. Compare the parallels between Lydia and the Roman guard."
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- "First Thoughts on Year C First Reading Acts Passages from the Lectionary," Easter 7, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
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"Shaken to the Foundations," Paul Bellan-Boyer, City Called
Heaven, 2010.
- "Paul?s and Silas? faith is unshakable. But the jailer may be a more compelling character..."
-
Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Discussion,
Acts 16:16-34, Wesley White. "A place of
conversation regarding Progressive Christianity."
- "Ahh, the unintended consequence. It rises up on a regular enough basis."
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"Captive and
Imprisoned," Johncy Itty, The Witness, 2004.
- "Unless we are centered with strong value systems and clearly identify with a faith tradition that affirms the dignity of every human being, the difference between oppressor and oppressed remains less a matter of substance than of context."
- "Paul and Silas in Prison," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
- "Paul in Philippi (Acts 16:11-40): From the Purveyor of Purple to the Purveyor of Pain" by Robert Deffinbaugh at the Biblical Studies Foundation.
- Recommended articles
from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are
linked below.
ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of
selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Culpepper, R. Alan,
"Paul's Mission to the Gentile World: Acts 13-19," Review & Expositor,
1974.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - deVos, Craig S.,
"Finding a Charge that Fits: The Accusation against Paul and Silas at
Philippi (Acts 16.19-21)," Journal for the Study of the New Testament,
1999.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Hellerman, Joseph H.,
"The Humiliation of Christ in the Social World of Roman Philippi, Part
1,"
Bibliotheca Sacra, 2003.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Hellerman, Joseph H.,
"The Humiliation of Christ in the Social World of Roman Philippi, Part 2,"
Bibliotheca Sacra, 2003.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Jones, L. Gregory,
"Come, Lord Jesus," The Christian Century, 1992.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Phelps, Stephen
H., "Acts 16:16-40, Between Text & Sermon," Interpretation, 2007.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Rakotojoelinandrasana,
Daniel,
"The Gospel in Adversity: Reading Acts 16:16-34 in African Context,"
Word & World, 2001.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Spencer, F. Scott, "Out of Mind, Out of Voice:
Slave-Girls and Prophetic Daughters in Luke-Acts," Biblical
Interpretation, 1999.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Staley, Jeffrey L.,
"Changing Woman: Postcolonial Reflections on Acts 16.6-40," Journal
for the Study of the New Testament, 1999.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Staley, Jeffrey L.,
"Reading Acts 16:6-40 on the Edges of the Navajo Reservation," Word &
World, 2004.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Trebilco, Paul R.,
"Paul and Silas - 'Servants of the Most High God' (Acts 16:16-18),"
Journal for the Study of the New Testament, 1989.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Culpepper, R. Alan,
"Paul's Mission to the Gentile World: Acts 13-19," Review & Expositor,
1974.
- Sermons:
- "In the Spirit of Open Doors," the Rev. Angela L. Ying, Day 1, 1999.
- With Children:
- Worshiping with Children, Ascension C, Easter 7C, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2016.
- Storypath, Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story, Union Presbyterian Seminary, 2016.
- "Jail Break," Linda Edwards, The Children's Chapel.
- "Paul and Silas Are Imprisoned," children's study, puzzles, coloring sheet, etc. Higher Praise Christian Center.
- Acts 16 - 18 Crossword, Don Crownover's Bible Puzzles.
- Drama:
- "The Philippian Jailer," Andrew Alder, Christian Drama and Mime.
- Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Hymns and Music:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Acts 16:26, 30, 34. The Cyber Hymnal.
- Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
- Study Links and Resources for the Book of Acts
