Lesson 4667

 Lesson 4667)(11-13-24) 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 endeavoured 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.” 

 

  In today’s quote, Paul and his companions traveled through the regions of Phrygia and Galatia, but the Holy Spirit prevented them from preaching in Asia and Bithynia. Instead, they went to Troas, where Paul had a vision of a man from Macedonia pleading for help. Interpreting this as God’s call, they immediately set out for Macedonia, traveling by sea to Samothrace, Neapolis, and finally to Philippi, a significant city in the region and a Roman colony. They stayed in Philippi for several days, awaiting further opportunities to share the gospel. Today’s lesson illustrates how Paul was guided by the Holy Spirit and how he obediently follows God’s direction to spread the gospel in new areas. ~