Acts of the Apostles (Chapters Nineteen & Twenty) Third Preaching Journey (18:23-21:15). - Conversion of disciples of John the Baptist at Ephesus (19:1-5). * John’s baptism “for remission of sins” (Mark 1:4). * Christ’s baptism “for remission of sins” cf. Romans 6 burial with Christ & Galatians 3 putting on Christ. - Meeting in the “school of Tyrannus” (19:7-10).
Ruins of Ancient Ephesus
Acts of the Apostles (Chapters Nineteen & Twenty) Third Preaching Journey (18:23- 21:15). - Unbelievers casting out demons in Jesus’ name (19:11-20). - Riot in the theater – “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians” (19:21-28). * Ekklesia used in vs. 40 & 41 for a legal assembly & the mob.
Ruins of Ancient Ephesus The Great Theater
Ruins of Ancient Ephesus “Artemis of the Ephesians”
Ruins of Ancient Troas
Acts of the Apostles (Chapters Nineteen & Twenty) Third Preaching Journey (18:23- 21:15). - Macedonia – Greece to Troas (20:1-6). - Worship in Troas. * “Break bread” = Lord’s Supper (vs. 7) distinct from “breaking bread” = common meal (vs. 11). cf. Acts 2:43,46. * Raising Eutychus (20:8-12). - Troas to Assos to Miletus (20:13-16).
Ruins of Ancient Assos
Ruins of Ancient Miletus
“Place of the Jews & the God-fearers”
Acts of the Apostles (Chapters Nineteen & Twenty) Third Preaching Journey (18:23- 21:15). - Paul’s Exhortation to the Ephesian Elders (20:17-38). * Paul’s work in Asia (17-21) * Persecutions that await him (22-27). * Warning to protect the flock (28-32). * Farewell (33-38).