Arrested and Held Securely

Complementary Old Testament Passage:
Proverbs 19

Sermon Title:
Arrested and Held Securely

Sermon Outline:

1. The Fear of the Lord leads to life
2. Saved by believing on the Lord Jesus
3. A home gladdened by the Gospel
4. The true King of Philippi

Family Discussion Questions:

1. Why were Paul and Silas put in jail?
2. What were they doing while they were in jail?
3. How did they get freed?
4. What did the jailer think when he realized all the prisoners were free?
5. What did he ask Paul and Silas?
6. What happened to his household when he became a Christian?
7. How did the leaders of the city respond?
8. Why does the fear of the Lord lead to life?
9. How did Paul take advantage of his Roman citizenship? How does that instruct us?
10. What does this teach us about the desired effect of the conversion of a man on his household?
11. Describe the change in the jailer’s treatment of the Apostles after he was converted. How does this instruct us?
12. Why is joy key to understanding the Gospel?