Paul was in Ephesus where a riot occurred. A town clerk diffused the situation and sent everyone home. (NASB) Acts 20:1 “AFTER THE uproar had ceased, Paul sent for the disciples, and when he had exhorted them and taken his leave of them, he left to go to Macedonia.” Paul used wisdom, godly […]
Paul preached and taught the Way of the Lord Jesus Christ in Ephesus, a society (culture) where magicians, exorcists and idolatry was normal. As Paul preached, magicians burned their books publicly and people stopped worshiping Artemis. (Acts 19:19-20) A silversmith named Demetrius gathered craftsmen together about the growing problem which affected them financially. He […]
A silversmith, Demetrius, had gathered together craftsmen similar to himself. The men whose livelihood depended on the worship of the goddess Artemis gathered together. Demetrius made quite a speech of how their incomes were in jeopardy from many turning to the worship of the Lord Jesus Christ. (Acts 19:23-26) (NASB) Acts 19:28 “When they […]
Paul sent his two helpers into Macedonia while he stayed in Ephesus. About the same time a big disturbance occurred there. (Acts 19:22-23) Demetrius was a silversmith in Ephesus and his livelihood depended upon making and selling shrines of the goddess, Artemis. He understood what was happening as Paul preached and taught of the Lord […]
The Temple of Artemis was a center of worship in the ancient city of Ephesus. That temple was one of the Seven Wonders of the World in the time of Paul. It was a place where temple prostitutes were used to “worship”. Today, prostitution of children is on-going. For the most part, girls are […]
The prayer of the week is based on James 3:17 Thank You Lord God of the Bible for Your wisdom which is available to me today. Godly wisdom is from You. I can measure my thoughts and actions against Your wisdom. Do I have pure motives? Are my actions peaceable? Am I gentle in my […]
For two years, Paul taught the people of Ephesus about the Lord Jesus Christ. Then he revealed his plan to go to Jerusalem stopping along the way in Macedonia and Achaia (most of Greece). Then he stated, “After I have been there, I must also see Rome.” (Acts 19:21) The next order of business for […]
Paul was in Ephesus, a city of the Roman Empire. It had a beautiful temple, so beautiful it was one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The temple was dedicated to a goddess – it was the Temple of Artemis. Notice who did extraordinary miracles in Ephesus. (NASB) Acts 19:11-12 “God was performing […]
Paul was in Ephesus, the fourth largest city in the Roman Empire. (NASB) Acts 19:8-10 “And he entered the synagogue and continued speaking out boldly for three months, reasoning and persuading them about the kingdom of God. 9 But when some were becoming hardened and disobedient, speaking evil of the Way before the people, […]
Paul was in Ephesus for three months, boldly proclaiming the kingdom of God in the synagogue. He used reasoning and persuasive words. (Acts 19:8) Who can be in the kingdom of God? Anyone can be a citizen in the kingdom of God by placing themselves in total submission to God and to His Christ […]