Philippi is a turning point in the book of Acts. Here the gospel crossed from Asia into Europe, and a seminary group can feel the weight of that moment.
Teach the Acts 16 narrative on site
Read the story of Lydia, the slave girl, and the Philippian jailer at the river where Lydia was baptized.
Discuss the cost of the gospel
Paul was beaten and imprisoned here. A seminary group should sit in the cell tradition identifies and talk about suffering for the gospel.
Connect it to the Philippian church
The church Paul planted here later received his letter of joy. End by reading Philippians together on site.
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