2. FIRST Missionary Journey
Greece
Turkey 3 1 2
FIRST Missionary Journey
48-49 AD
Acts 13-14

3. Greece Greece Turkey Turkey Syria Syria Israel Israel 3 3 2 2 4 4 1 1
SECOND Missionary Journey
50-54 AD
Acts 15-18
THIRD Missionary Journey
54-58 AD
Acts 18-20
Israel

4. Greece Greece Turkey Turkey Syria Syria Israel Israel 3 3 2 2 4 4 1
A brief stop
in Ephesus
A two-year stay
in Ephesus
Syria
Syria
Israel 1
SECOND Missionary Journey
50-54 AD
Acts 15-18
THIRD Missionary Journey
54-58 AD
Acts 18-20
Israel

5. Ephesus
capital of Asia Minor (population of 250,000)
Temple of Artemis – one of the seven “wonders of the ancient world”
outdoor theater / amphitheater

6. (seating capacity: 50,000 people)
The theater at Ephesus
(seating capacity: 50,000 people)

7. The letter to the Ephesian Church
(the “Book of Ephesians”)
Paul wrote this letter to the church in Ephesus in 60 or 61 AD while under house arrest in Rome.
Paul wrote four “prison letters” while under house arrest: Ephesians, Philemon, Colossians, and Philippians

8. 3 Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavens. 
Ephesians 1:3

9. Spiritual blessings
(Ephesians 1:4-14)
He chose us to be holy and blameless v. 4

10. Spiritual blessings
(Ephesians 1:4-14)
He chose us to be holy and blameless v. 4
In His love He predestined us to be adopted v. 5

11. Spiritual blessings
(Ephesians 1:4-14)
He chose us to be holy and blameless v. 4
In His love He predestined us to be adopted v. 5
In His grace He redeemed and forgave us v. 7

12. Spiritual blessings
(Ephesians 1:4-14)
He chose us to be holy and blameless v. 4
In His love He predestined us to be adopted v. 5
In His grace He redeemed and forgave us v. 7
He’s told us how history (His story) will end v. 9-10

13. Spiritual blessings
(Ephesians 1:4-14)
He chose us to be holy and blameless v. 4
In His love He predestined us to be adopted v. 5
In His grace He redeemed and forgave us v. 7
He’s told us how (history) His story will end v. 9-10
He’s promised us heaven v. 11

14. Spiritual blessings
(Ephesians 1:4-14)
He chose us to be holy and blameless v. 4
In His love He predestined us to be adopted v. 5
In His grace He redeemed and forgave us v. 7
He’s told us how (history) His story will end v. 9-10
He’s promised us heaven v. 11
He’s declared our relationship secure v. 13

15. To help “push us to praise”
Pray several “praise only” prayers this week. Don’t ask God for anything. Just praise Him.
Ask God to help you taste and see and remember His spiritual blessings.

16. Psalm 34:8
Taste and see that the Lord is good.
Psalm 103:1-2
Praise the Lord, O my soul, all that is within me, praise His holy name.
Praise the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all His benefits.

17. To help “push us to praise”
Pray several “praise only” prayers this week. Don’t ask God for anything. Just praise Him.
Ask God to help you taste and see and remember His spiritual blessings.