“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.” – Philippians 2: 3-4
Your first stop in Europe is in Philippi. Here, Paul and his companions once preached to a friendly but small group of Jews. You will get to see the very riverbank where Paul met with them. Then, your tour guide will bring you to the house where Paul stayed in his time at Philippi. This house used to belong to a devout Jew called Lydia who, along with her household, converted to Christianity after hearing Paul preach so passionately.
You will also have the opportunity to spend a night in the prison where Paul and Silas were imprisoned for exorcizing a demon from a slave girl. The girl could no longer tell fortunes without the demon and thus her master’s source of income was lost. Miraculously though, an earthquake shook the prison and blew open all the doors one night so that the disciples could escape. The jailer was so scared he would have to take responsibility for the escape of the prisoners that he wanted to commit suicide, but Paul and Silas stopped him, letting him know no one would leave. This act of kindness converted the guard; he and his family were baptized that night. Paul and Silas were then released the next day when the authorities found out he was a Roman citizen.
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