We sat down and began to speak to the women who had gathered there. 14  One of those listening was a woman Next, Luke keys in on a particular woman, sharing all sorts of details about her: where she was from, From these details we can deduce that Lydia was likely a free woman (in a world where most people were the gospel message: Jesus Christ, who died for our sins, is now raised from the dead (2 Timothy 2:8)

must be burned up. 7   If any of it is eaten on the third day, it is impure and will not be accepted. 8  

withered because they had no root. 7   Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants. 8  

withered because they had no root. 7   Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants. 8  

Philippians 3:7–9 (ESV) 7 But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. 8 Indeed

withered because they had no root. 7   Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants. 8  

withered because they had no root. 7   Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants. 8  

They responded, “We will do everything the L ORD has said; we will obey.” 8   Moses then took the blood

lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before its shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth. 8 

Do not hide your face from me or I will be like those who go down to the pit. 8  Let the