Paul warned the Ephesian elders to “Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock…” (Acts 20:28 NASB) What did Paul say? (NASAB) Acts 20:29-31 “I know that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; 30 and from among your own selves men will arise, speaking […]
Paul was meeting the Ephesian elders at a seaport city before he sailed to Jerusalem. Included in what he said was the following: (NASB) Acts 20:28 “Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with […]
Paul said good-bye to the beloved Ephesian elders. He reminded them of the three years he had spent with them in the past. He had faithfully preached the kingdom of God and now he was saying good-bye. Paul knew that he would not see them again. (Acts 20:25) Paul testified to these men that […]
The prayer of the week is based on Psalm 103:1-5 Praise the LORD! With my mind, emotions, will, my inner most being, I come to praise Your holy name. LORD, I praise You and do not want to forget Your benefits, all of them. You forgive my sins, thank You! You heal all my diseases […]
The Ephesian elders were called to a seaport city to meet Paul and his traveling companions. Paul loved those believers. He had much to say to them as he said “farewell”. (Acts 20:17-18) Paul reminded them of the two years he spent with them. (NASB) Acts 20:18-21 “…‘You yourselves know, from the first day […]
Paul intentionally did not go to Ephesus, but took a ship and sailed a few days with a group of men which included Luke. (Acts 20:4, 14-15) Paul loved the believers in Ephesus, he spent two years there, teaching and preaching. (Acts 19:10) Paul was hurrying to be in Jerusalem, if possible, by the Day […]
Paul sent a group of men, including Luke to Assos, a seaport city. There he intended to go on board the ship and sail with them. What was Paul’s intention as he walked the roads to Assos? Perhaps one reason…leaders need time alone, time apart from staff, supporters, their followers and their detractors. All followers […]
Paul and Luke traveled to Troas and met seven men who had been sent ahead to the seaport city. All stayed for seven days. (Acts 20:6) Believers gathered in a third story upper room and after communion (breaking bread) Paul began talking…and talking…and talking until midnight. Paul had much to tell these beloved believers […]
The prayer of the week is based on Proverbs 3:5-6 Lord God of the Bible, You are calling me to trust with my entire being. Even…(put your need to trust Him here). I am to lean my full weight on You and not on my own limited understanding. You are the One I am to […]
Travel itineraries change. Flexibility is essential. Believers trust God for direction. Prayer is imperative. Leaders have the say. New plans are formed. Paul traveled through the districts of Macedonia, exhorting them. He arrived in Greece and spent three months there. He heard of a plot against him by the Jews and instead of sailing […]