An Opened Heart

1. The Need for an Opened Heart (v13-14)

a. Who was Lydia?

b. Where did she live?

c. What was her domestic situation?

d. What was her religious affiliation?

e. What was her problem?

f. Summary

2. The Source of an Opened Heart (v14b)

a. The preacher didn’t open her heart

b. Lydia didn’t open her own heart

c. The Lord opened her heart

d. Application

3. The Results of an Opened Heart (v15)

a. Membership in the Church

b. Ministry in the Church

i. Lydia’s heart for ministry

ii. Lydia’s heart for evangelism