Bound and DeterminedI.Paul’s Ministry vv.17-21A.His Example v.18B.His Suffering v.19C.His Teaching v.20D.His Witness v.21II.Paul’s Desire vv.22-24A.His Conviction vv.22-23B.His Commitment v.24III.Paul’s Passion vv.25-38A.His Urgency vv.25-27B.His Warning vv.28-31C.His Commendation v.32D.His Compassion vv.33-35E.His Parting vv.36-38Discussion QuestionsWhat kind of example are you setting for other...

In Acts 20:1-12, during Paul’s long sermon, a young man named Eutychus, seated in a window, falls asleep and tumbles three stories to his death. This moment serves as a powerful metaphor for spiritual slumber and the dangers of becoming spiritually disconnected.  However, Paul rushes down, embraces Eutychus, and through God’s power, the young man is revived. This miracle not only restores Eutychus...

In many ways, Paul’s 3 year ministry in Ephesus was the pinnacle of his missionary career. He spent more time in Ephesus than in any other city, and while there, reached the entire Roman province of Asia. He taught so extensively in Ephesus that he could later say to the Ephesian elders that he had proclaimed the “whole will of God” to them. Acts 19:21-20:1 shows us how Paul made a healthy transit...

In the book of Acts, we witness the unstoppable advance of the gospel through the early church, empowered by the Holy Spirit. Acts 19:11-20 takes us to the city of Ephesus, a hub of spiritual activity, where the Apostle Paul’s ministry was marked by extraordinary miracles. These weren’t just typical healings; they were acts of divine power that grabbed the attention of an entire city deeply entren...

Acts 19:1-10 details a significant moment in the Apostle Paul's missionary journey, particularly during his time in Ephesus. In these verses, Paul encounters a group of disciples who had received John's baptism but were unaware of the Holy Spirit. Paul explains to them the full message of the Gospel, leading to their baptism in the name of Jesus and the receiving of the Holy Spirit. This passage h...