Paul revealed that he was a Roman citizen and with it, he was spared the flogging. How does knowing our rights help us to speak up for what we believe in?
Paul’s testimony of his conversion gives us a glimpse of how God works in each person’s life and uses it to share the power of His grace. Take some time to write your own testimony this week.
A farewell speech by Paul to elders at Ephesus provided challenge to the leaders to be vigilant and committed. There’s hard work ahead but do we slack off?
An encounter with a joyous outcome: Eutychus (meaning lucky or fortunate) fell asleep and fell three stories to his death. Paul raised him to life. Giving heed to God’s word can be a challenge even though it may be boring at times.
Paul’s journey was often filled with treacheries and uncertainties. Still he plodded on. He’d always have people with him and he would do what he did best: discipleship. What about us?
How did the two groups of Jews and Greeks in Ephesus respond to Jesus differently (vv17-19 cf. vv.8-9)? Why would the incident in vv13-16 change people so much?
What did Paul teach John the Baptist’s disciples about faith in Jesus (v4)? What is the relationship between faith in Jesus and receiving the Spirit (vv1-6 cf. 2:38; 10:43-44)?
