Ordinary Heroes: A Rich Woman, Slave Girl, and Prison Guard Walk Into a Coffee Bar

A Rich Woman, Slave Girl, and Prison Guard Walk Into a Coffee Bar

Series: Ordinary Heroes

July 30, 2023

Central Baptist Church

Dr. Clayton Chisum

Setting the Scene: Acts 16:11-12 NLT

Cast of Characters:

Lydia: Acts 16:13-15 NLT

Slave Girl: Acts 16:16-19 NLT

Jailer: Acts 16:23-24 NLT

Conclusion: Acts 16:40 NLT

Lydia .

Acts 16:14 NLT

2 Corinthians 4:6 NLT

Truth: need to meet up

Hebrews 1:1-3 NLT

The Slave Girl

Acts 16:16-17 NLT

Acts 16:19 NLT

Truth: You’re due for a

Colossians 1:13-14 NLT

The Jailer

Acts 16:30-31 NLT

Truth: You need a

Acts 13:19 NLT

Lydia: need to meet up

The Slave Girl: You’re due for a

The Jailer: You need a

The real hero is

Discussion Questions:

1. Which of the 3 characters resonated the most with you? Lydia? The slave girl? The jailer?
2. Lydia was acting religious but had no relationship with Jesus. Is that true still today?
3. The slave girl was in double bondage and in need of rescue. How are people in bondage today?
4. The jailer flat out asked, “How can I be saved?” What does this reveal about himself? And if you go back and read his story in Acts 16, what evidence do you find of a changed life after salvation?
5. Share your defining moment of salvation.
6. In the Christian life, Jesus is the real hero. Discuss.