POWER IN THE WORD (Bible Study Answer Sheet) W/ PASTOR FOSTER 5/27/26

                                                 F.S.M. BIBLE STUDY GUIDE

                                                                (LYDIA)

◊ Who was Lydia?
● Lydia was a successful business woman
● She was originally from Thyatira
● A dealer in purple cloth
● She is the first recorded convert to Christianity in Europe
● She was a foundation for the early Church

◊ How did Lydia advance the Kingdom:
* By being the first recorded convert in Europe.
* By leveraging her wealth, influence, and business acumen.
* By transforming her residence into the first Christian church
* She helped establish the church in Philippi

◊ Lydia actively expanded and supported the gospel through several key actions:
1) By pioneering European Christianity
2) By providing a headquarters
3) With financial and social support
4) By spreading the word

◊ What lessons can we learn from Lydia?
● Faith and business can coexist
● The power of courageous hospitality
● Spiritual receptivity
● Family and community leadership
● The importance of serving where you are
● We need a balance of worship and work