Acts 16:16
One day as we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl with a spirit of divination, who earned a large income for her masters by fortune-telling.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 16:16?

2. How does Acts 16:16 illustrate the power of discernment in spiritual warfare?

3. What role does prayer play in confronting evil spirits, as seen in Acts 16:16?

4. How can believers today identify and address deceptive influences like in Acts 16:16?

5. What scriptural connections exist between Acts 16:16 and Ephesians 6:12 on spiritual battles?

6. How can we apply the lessons from Acts 16:16 in our daily lives?

7. What does Acts 16:16 reveal about the nature of spiritual possession and its impact on individuals?

8. How does Acts 16:16 challenge our understanding of free will and divine intervention?

9. What historical evidence supports the events described in Acts 16:16?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 16?

11. In Acts 16:16–18, how credible is it that an allegedly demon-possessed fortune teller instantly recognizes and announces Paul and Silas’s divine mission?

12. What defines the spirit of Python?

13. What defines the spirit of Python?

14. What is the meaning of Odu Ifa?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the presence of a spirit of divination in the slave girl illustrate the reality of spiritual warfare in our world today?

2. In what ways can Christians ensure they are discerning the spirits and influences they encounter in their daily lives?

3. How does the exploitation of the slave girl challenge us to consider the ways in which society may prioritize profit over people?

4. What role does prayer play in equipping believers to face spiritual challenges, as seen in the actions of Paul and his companions?

5. How can the account of the slave girl and her deliverance inspire us to share the Gospel with those who are spiritually oppressed or in bondage?1. What does the inclusion of Timothy, a believer of mixed heritage, in the missionary team suggest about the universality of the Gospel message?

2. How does Paul's vision in Troas demonstrate the guidance of the Holy Spirit?

3. Why do you think Paul decided to circumcise Timothy, given the conclusions of the Jerusalem Council?

4. What does Lydia's conversion and subsequent hospitality tell us about the effect of the Gospel on her life?

5. How does the exorcism of the slave girl demonstrate the conflict between spiritual freedom and economic exploitation?

6. How does the transformation of the Philippian jailer illustrate the Gospel's power to change lives?

7. What does the account of Paul and Silas singing hymns in prison teach us about maintaining faith amidst adversity?

8. How can we discern God's guidance in our life decisions, as Paul, Silas, and Timothy did during their missionary journey?

9. How can we respond to unfair treatment or false accusations, as exemplified by Paul and Silas?

10. What role does Paul's Roman citizenship play in this chapter, and what does it suggest about navigating cultural and legal systems for the sake of the Gospel?

11. How does Acts 16 challenge our understanding of freedom, both spiritual and physical?

12. How should we respond when our efforts to spread the Gospel lead to personal hardship or persecution?

13. How can the response of the jailer to his impending disaster serve as a metaphor for recognizing our need for salvation?

14. How does Paul's approach to dealing with the magistrates demonstrate wisdom and courage?

15. How can we apply the lessons from Lydia's conversion in our approach to sharing the Gospel with others?

16. How does the liberating experience of the slave girl challenge our understanding of spiritual warfare?

17. What can we learn from the communal aspect of conversions (Lydia's household, the jailer's family) seen in this chapter?

18. How does the chapter shape our understanding of God's sovereignty, even in seemingly chaotic situations?

19. What steps can we take to maintain our spiritual joy and courage in the face of challenges, like Paul and Silas in prison?

20. How does Acts 16 challenge us to extend our personal boundaries for the sake of the Gospel?

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