Acts of the Apostles (Page 7)

Acts 20:32-38 As Paul leaves the Ephesian Elders, he exhibits a spirit of selfless service that is a mark of his own Christlikeness.

Acts 20:28-31 Paul calls the Ephesian elders to him on his journey to Jerusalem. After encouraging them to be faithful in their service, he warns them that spiritual warfare is all around them and exhorts them to be prepared for battle.

Acts 20:13-27 As Paul makes his way to Jerusalem to be there in time for Pentecost, he breaks his journey in Miletus and calls for the Ephesian Elders to meet him there.

Acts 20:5-12 This morning, the Lord gives us several more encouragements from the book of Acts: Even though we face opposition in the Christian life, even though there are battles to fight, there are blessings as well:

Acts 20:1-5 As Paul continues his missionary journey, we see once again his dedication to the Gospel and that he does not let any obstacle divert him from that goal. As God closes some doors for Paul’s ministry, He opens others.

Acts 19:21-41 Once again, opposition arises against Paul’s ministry in Ephesus. Demetrius, a silversmith who fashions silver shrines of Artemis, realizes that the ministry is bad for his business. He raises a riot, and Paul’s cohorts are dragged before the mob.

Acts 19:11-20 After seeing Paul cast out demons in the name of Jesus, the seven sons of Sceva, who called themselves exorcists, tried to do the same. The demon, who did not recognize their authority, for they had none, lashed out at them and humiliated them.

Acts 19:8-12 Paul continues his ministry in Ephesus, first in the synagogue and then in the school of Tyrannus for 2 years. All Asia hears the Gospel as a result. We learn the following lessons from this account and apply them to our situation:

Acts 19:1-7 In Ephesus, Paul finds disciples who had received only the baptism of John the Baptist. After they accept the Gospel, they are baptized into the name of Jesus and receive the Holy Spirit.

Acts 18:24-28 Luke draws our attention to the character of Apollos and gives us, in effect, a short biography of his life in these few verses.

Acts 18:18-23 Paul returns to Antioch to end his second missionary journey.

Acts 18:12-17 After Paul is reassured by Christ, he devotes the next 18 months to ministering in Corinth. Ultimately, when the Lord is about to move Paul on to another place, opposition arises.