Lesson 385

(Lesson 385)(09-13-12) Acts 16:6-12, "Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia, After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not. And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas. And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us. And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavored to go into Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had called us for to preach the gospel unto them. Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the next day to Neapolis; And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days."

This lesson gives us some insight into how far Paul traveled to spread the gospel. It also demonstrates how the Holy Ghost barred the disciples from preaching in certain areas. I don't believe the bible ever gives the reason for this, that matters very little since we are in no position to question the Holy Ghost.~