1. Singing in prison (25-26)

Although Paul and Silas had been severely beaten and unjustly thrown into prison for helping a helpless girl, they did not become bitter or sorrowful. They spent the night praying and singing hymns to God. Then, suddenly, there was a violent earthquake and the prison doors flew open. Everyone's chains fell off.

2. Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ (27-40)

The open prison was an invitation to Paul and Silas to escape; it was also an opportunity to share the gospel. The jailor thought that the prisoners had escaped. He was responsible, so he tried to commit suicide. When he realized that Paul and Silas had not escaped, he fell trembling before them and asked, 'What must I do to be saved?' Paul shared the gospel with him and told him that he and his family could be saved by believing in the Lord Jesus Christ. They believed and were baptized and were filled with joy.

Application: Lord, teach me to trust you and sing and pray in the worst of times.
One Word: Believe in Jesus and be saved