Singing in the Stocks
Paul and Silas praising God at midnight in Philippi.
An earthquake loosening every prisoner's bonds.
The big idea
Praise at midnight is the key that unlocks jail cells.
Opening scripture
“About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.”
What does “Singing in the Stocks” walk through?
Singing in the Stocks
Acts 16:25 · KJV
And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.
In plain English
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.
The Deeper Lesson
This narrative in Acts reminds us of God's sovereign hand in human history. An earthquake loosening every prisoner's bonds. When we trust God's promises, our perspective shifts.
“Praise at midnight is the key that unlocks jail cells.”
Pray
Lord Jesus, strengthen my faith through the truth of Acts 16:25. Help me live boldly in Your grace today. Amen.
Write it down
What encouraging takeaway from Acts 16:25 speaks to you today?
Stand Strong
Keep running your race with eyes fixed on Jesus.
Which passages does this journey use?
One passage, drawn from Acts 16:25. Every verse appears here in the King James text with a plain-English line beside it, so you can read it without a commentary open. Allow about 4 minutes for the whole thing, or 4 short sittings.
- Acts 16:25
Read any of these in full on the complete KJV, or look the wording up independently at Blue Letter Bible.
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