Based on the Bible passage in Acts 16:25-31, this picture portrays a scene from Acts 16:29-31. The silhouette of Paul, Silas and the jailer in the middle of the painting is a modified profile tracing of a wood engraving, by an unidentified artist, that was published in 1886, depicting Paul and Silas in prison (Acts 16:31). When I was reading the Bible, I wondered what hymns were Paul and Silas praying and singing to the prisoners in the darkness? Most of the references stated that they were singing Psalm 42:8, 136, 138, and/or the paschal hymns Psalm 113-118, demonstrating their unwavering faith and trust in God to many. God is in control!
Bible Passage:
Acts 16:25-31
25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. 26 Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyone’s chains came loose. 27 The jailer woke up, and when he saw the prison doors open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself because he thought the prisoners had escaped. 28 But Paul shouted, “Don’t harm yourself! We are all here!”
29 The jailer called for lights, rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas. 30 He then brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”
31 They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.”
Paiting Medium (Dimensions): Oil Pastels & Charcoal (14" x 11")