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Acts 20:35 // Christmas in Miletus

When Paul met with the Ephesian elders in Miletus, he called them to remember Jesus' words, "It is more blessed to give than to receive." Jesus perfectly embodied these words in His earthly life. And this Christmas season, we are called to remember that He is blessed because He gave Himself for us and to us.

Acts 20:32-38 // On Guard (Part 3)

As Paul wraps up his parting words to the Ephesian elders, we'll learn what happened to the Church at Ephesus in the decades that followed.

Acts 20:30-31 // On Guard (Part 2)

Paul continues warning the Ephesian elders about the danger false teachers pose to the Church. We'll survey some of what the Bible tells us about the motivations and practices of false teachers, along with some practical examples.

Acts 20:28-29 // On Guard (Part 1)

As Paul continues sharing his parting words with the Ephesian elders, he commands them to prioritize their walk with Christ and watch out for "wolves."

Acts 20:20-27 // A Focused Life

Paul continues sharing his final words with the elders of the Church in Ephesus, revealing the incredible power of life focused on Christ.

Acts 20:1-19 // Paul’s Heart for Ministry

Paul begins his final missionary journey by visiting churches he planted over the years in Greece. A stop in Troas sees a young man raised from the dead before Paul continues to Miletus, where he meets with the elders of the Church in Ephesus, modeling love for Christ and His Church.

Acts 19:21-41 // The Riot in Ephesus

After Christianity cripples the occultic book business in Ephesus, craftsmen worry their miniature silver idols business could be next. The result is a mob stirred up into a frenzy, which teaches us about the response turning to Christ can produce in those who still love the world.

Acts 19:13-20 // Radical Repentance

Some traveling Hebrew exorcists learn the hard way that the name of Jesus is not a magic word or an incantation, and "many" Ephesians turn to Christ after witnessing His power through Paul's ministry in their city. The radical and immediate actions of those new believers remind us just how profound the immediate change produced by the Holy Spirit coming into a person's life is.