Paul and Silas in Prison – Acts 16:16-24

The Story in a nutshell

One Day a demon-possessed slave girl started following Paul and Silas; she was a fortune teller who made a lot of money for her master.  Day after day she followed them shouting that they were the servants of the Most High God and that they had the message of Salvation.  This really bothered Paul.  Finally, Paul became so frustrated that he turned and spoke to the demon.  “I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her.”  And instantly the demon left her.

But now there was a problem.  There would be no more fortune-telling and no more money for the master.  So, the master and some others grabbed Paul and Silas and dragged the two before the authorities in the marketplace. “These two are messing things up!”  A mob quickly formed and the officials ordered that Paul and Silas be beaten and thrown into prison.  What was to happen now?

Do you remember the story?  Can you answer the questions below?  If you need help, go to the story as found in the Bible (Acts 16:16-24).

1. Who began to follow Paul and Silas?
2. What was the girl shouting?
3. When Paul became frustrated, what did he do?
4. What was the problem when the demon left the girl?
5. What did the crowd do to Paul and Silas?
6. What did the officials order for Paul and Silas?

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