Introduction We've already spent a couple of weeks on Paul's farewell speech to the elders in Ephesus. First of all, in verses 18 to 24, he reminded them how he didn't hesitate to preach anything that would be helpful to them. And he declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn from their … Continue reading Acts 20(28–38) →

Introduction Last week we read that Paul left Ephesus and set out for Macedonia to visit some of the churches he had planted in that region in order to encourage the believers. He then travelled into Greece where he stayed for three months, before travelling back through Macedonia to Troas. And in Troas he brought … Continue reading Acts 20(25–27) →

Introduction We've been reading about Paul's time in Ephesus and it hasn't all been plain sailing for him. After the first three months of preaching in the synagogue, the Jews turned on him. Luke tells us the became obstinate and they refused to believe and they publicly maligned the faith. So, Paul moved next door … Continue reading Acts 20(01–24) →

Introduction We've already spent a couple of weeks on Acts 19 which tells us about Paul's second visit to Ephesus. In verses 1 to 10 we read how Paul came across some disciples of John the Baptiser who were in a kind of time warp: John had preached that everyone should believe in the coming … Continue reading Acts 19(21–41) →

Introduction Most of the activity from Acts 18:19 has been set in Ephesus. First of all, Paul visited the city briefly and met Priscilla and Aquila. And he taught in the synagogue and reasoned with the Jews, trying to convince them that Jesus is the Christ and therefore they ought to believe in him. Luke … Continue reading Acts 19(11–20) →

Introduction Last week we read about Apollos in Ephesus. We're told that Apollos had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and he was able to speak with great fervour; and he was able to teach about the Lord Jesus accurately; and he was speaking boldly in the synagogue in Ephesus. But, Luke adds, … Continue reading Acts 19(01–10) →

Introduction Last time we were looking at verses 12 to 23 of Acts 18. We read how Paul, Priscilla and Aquila travelled from Corinth to Ephesus. And, as was his normal practice, Paul went into the synagogue and reasoned with the Jews. He was trying to convince them to believe in the Lord Jesus. But … Continue reading Acts 18(24–28) →

Introduction Last week with Roland you were looking at verses 1 to 11 of Acts 18 and the account of Paul's time in Corinth. As he did in other cities, Paul went to the synagogue where he tried to persuade the Jews and God-fearing Greeks to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ. But the Jews … Continue reading Acts 18(12–23) →

Introduction Last week we were studying verses 1 to 15 of Acts 17 and Paul's visit to Thessalonica and Berea. While some Jews and a great many God-fearing Gentiles in Thessalonica believed the good news, many of the other Jews in the city were jealous and started a riot. And so Paul and his companions … Continue reading Acts 17(16–34) →

Introduction Last week, we read about the conversion of Lydia, the casting out of an evil spirit from a slave girl, and the conversion of the jailer at midnight. Do you remember? Paul and his companions spoke the word of the Lord to a group of women who had met down by the river for … Continue reading Acts 16(33)–17(15) →