Following the riot in Ephesus that we considered last Sunday, Paul sets off and makes his way back to Jerusalem. In today’s passage, we find a record of Paul’s travel log along with a brief account of his visit in Troas. Acts 20:1-16
Last week we saw the beginnings of the transformation of Ephesus by the preaching of the Gospel and changed lives. This week the transformation continue. Authentic disciples of Christ, living differently, living “THE WAY”, as salt and light is REVOLUTIONARY. And by their WITNESS they turn places upside down and, in today’s text, cause a […]
This morning we are catching a glimpse into the kind of ministry that turned Ephesus upside down. Acts 19:8-20
In our passage this morning, we are going to read about two different episodes in the early days at Ephesus. In both episodes, Paul and his team encounter people in Ephesus who are well-intentioned but ill-informed. In particular, it appears that there was confusion surrounding the issue of baptism. Acts 18:24 – 19:7
In today’s passage we find the Apostle Paul feeling a bit beaten down and yet ministering faithfully in the city of Corinth. Looking back, we can see all the ways that God was working but Paul couldn’t see it at the time. None of us can when we are living through it. But there are […]
Despite the Apostle Paul’s early success in Corinth, he was weary and in need of encouragement. The encouragement that he received is encouragement that each and every one of us will need to draw from in seasons of our own weariness. Acts 18:1-11
As we evangelize today, we can’t take for granted that the person we are speaking with has the same image of God that we have. We will often find ourselves witnessing to people who hold to other worldviews. In our passage this morning, we find a powerful example of how to do this. Acts 17:16-34
In today’s text, Luke is giving us two Masterclasses. One on how to do mission from the missionary master Paul, and the other in good listening courtesy of the Bereans. Acts 17:1-15
Today, we will be focusing in on Paul’s ministry in a Macedonian city called Philippi. Our passage today is full of persecution and adversity but it was worth it. Acts 16:16-40
Our passage today helps us to answer one of the most frequently asked questions in the church. How can I discern where God is leading me? Acts 16:6-15