New Testament · Women
Lydia
Businesswoman and church supporter
LIFE & LESSONS
Understanding Lydia
Hear the summary and related KJV verses.
Story overview
Lydia was a seller of purple cloth from Thyatira who worshiped God and met with other women for prayer near Philippi.
Key moments
The Lord opened her heart to Paul’s message, she and her household were baptized, and she opened her home to the missionaries and the emerging church.
RELATED VERSE · KJV“But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.”
Acts 1:8
Strengths and struggles
Lydia responded promptly with faith, hospitality, generosity, and the responsible use of her home and resources.
What we can learn
Lydia demonstrates how work, hospitality, and material resources can support Christian community and mission.
RELATED VERSE · KJV“And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.”
Acts 2:4
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