… To the genuineness and authenticity of this book, the early Christian fathers bear unanimous testimony. (Acts chapters 3-5) Paul addressed the congregation. EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: The first disciples experienced considerable opposition at the hands of Jewish leaders. The high priest arrested and flogged April 27th Reading and Reflection from Acts 9:1-20 26 Apr. The Gentiles, on the other hand, became upset because of the economic threat posed when people responded to Paul's preaching and left a way of life that offered income to them. Witness at Ephesus: Facing Opposition (19:23-41) Acts 20. Acts 20:1 And after the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto him the disciples, and embraced them, and departed for to go into Macedonia. (17-27) Their farewell. “But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, that I may finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.” NET Acts 20:9 A young man named Eutychus, who was sitting in the window, was sinking into a deep sleep while Paul continued to speak for a long time. Read 20:17-38 once through to get the overall picture. Witness at Corinth and Return to Antioch (18:1-22) The Third Missionary Journey (18:23--21:16) Witness at Ephesus: Planting the Church (18:23--19:22) Acts 19. The spirit of the law, not the letter, Tuesday Night Prayer Paul went to see Aquila and Priscilla ; and found out that they were tent makers. Horne states: That Saint Luke was the author of the Acts of the Apostles, as well as of the Gospel which bears his name, is evident both from the introduction, and from the unanimous testimonies of the early Christians. It is the flock that he bought with the blood of his own Son. Some of the Jews plotted against me and caused me a lot of sorrow and trouble. There are two messages interweaved together: Paul’s personal integrity and responsibilities which are identified in the phrases that begin with “I” that are meant to serve as an example of leadership, and the specific direction and charge to the elders who are about to assume sole leadership in their own right. Both concern Jesus’ last instructions to “the eleven,” after his resurrection and just prior to his ascension. Both concern Jesus’ last instructions to “the eleven,” after his resurrection and just prior to his ascension. As he traveled from place to place, he encouraged the followers with many messages. I know that after I am gone, others will come like fierce wolves to attack you. Let them consider their Master's concern for the flock committed to their charge. Finally, he went to Greece. The rest of us went on ahead by ship, and we were to take him aboard there. Our plan was to leave first thing in the morning, but Paul talked on, way past midnight. Then he committed them "to God and to the message of His grace, which is able to build you up and to give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified." Reflections on Acts 18 Acts 18 (Contemporary English Version) Paul left Athens and went to Corinth, where he met Aquila, a Jewish man from Pontus. Daily Mass Readings. 1 After the uproar had ceased, Paul called the disciples to himself, Apr 30, 1989. His tears are mentioned again, Acts 20:31, as also 2 Corinthians 2:4; Philippians 3:18. After eight years among us, this is Richardson and Christianah Oyediran’s last full day with us before they return to their homeland in Nigeria to serve our Lord there. After Paul had gone back upstairs, he broke bread, and ate with us. Reflections is based on my personal devotional journals from a daily practice of reading through the Bible chapter by chapter. Scripture: Acts 20:28–31. [Some notes on these texts are here.] I am, therefore, fully resolved to proceed, being well assured that it is by a divine direction and influence that I am so, and not from any humour, fancy, or will of my own. On the first day of the week we met to break bread together. Daily Mass Readings First Reading: Acts 9:1-20 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 117:1, 2 Gospel: John 6:52-59 A Reading from Acts 9:1-20 Saul, still breathing murderous threats against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, that, if he should find any men or women who… Acts 16:6-17; 20:5-15; 21:1-18; 27:2-28:16). First Reading: Acts 9:1-20 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 117:1, 2 Gospel: John 6:52-59. went on and on, Eutychus fell sound asleep, Paul went down, stretched himself on him, and hugged him hard, "No more crying," he said"There's life in him yet.". Third journey, Acts 19:11-12; 20:34; II Cor. Speaking to these elders, Paul reminded them of his personal cost in bringing to them the gospel and thus their need to guard against wolves coming in to the church and even men from among them who would "rise up with deviant doctrines to lure the disciples into following them." CONTEXTUAL INSIGHTS TO ACTS 20:17-21:16 There is an element of self defense in this passage, as if some were continuing to attack Paul personally (cf. Reflection on Acts 20-28 Saturday, September 29, 2018 “But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.” Acts 20:24. Yet most people today have never heard of John Gill. Acts 20:33). “Young man”: The Greek word suggests he was between 7 and 14 years old. I now place you in God's care. Paul spoke to the people until midnight because he was leaving the next morning. The high priest arrested and flogged the apostles. Gaius from Derbe was also with him, and so were Timothy and the two Asians, Tychicus and Trophimus. After Paul had finished speaking, he knelt down with all of them and prayed. Elders, ministers, are especially called out to watch over the flock, to guard it, to help it, to lead it. 21) [You know how] I testified to both Jews and Greeks [i.e., Gentiles], that they must repent [i.e., change their attitudes and behavior] toward God, and have faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. And that work is to tell the good news about God's great kindness. Paul was about to sail to Syria. 20. Apr 30, 1989. A young man named Eutychus was sitting in an open window. As he traveled from place to place, he encouraged the followers with many messages. Acts 20:28. The passages covered in these reflections describe the way in which the Holy Spirit worked within the early church. 20 When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples and, after encouraging them, said goodbye and set out for Macedonia. So he took the opportunity to send for the elders of the church at Ephesus (about 50km north) so that he could speak to them. What Luke records here is therefore of great importance. 1. It should be noted that Paul had been away from the church in Ephesus for over a year, perhaps some 15-18 months. In every city I visit, I am told by the Holy Spirit that I will be put in jail and will be in trouble in Jerusalem. I Entrust You to God and to the Word of His Grace. Acts 20:22-24. Then something special happened on the Damascus road. And when he met us at Assos, we took him on board and came to Mitylene. I am also preparing a sermon to preach at Mario's (former seminary intern) ordination and installation service later this month, and I have hos I have thought of several sermons titles for a sermon from this text including. Commentary on Acts 20:28-38 (Read Acts 20:28-38) If the Holy Ghost has made ministers overseers of the flock, that is, shepherds, they must be true to their trust. (13-16) Paul's discourse to the elders of Ephesus. Acts Chapter 20: An Understandable Version of ACTS Translation by William E. Paul: Concise PRESENTATION NOTES by Charles Dailey (Black underlined words match words in the Bible text.) The blood was his as Man; yet so close is the union between the Divine and human nature, that it is there called the … ATTQ: Reflections From The Book of Acts REFLECTIONS FROM THE BOOK OF ACTS My goal in writing reflections from the Acts account are the following: First, to encourage you the reader that if you will pay attention to the words on the page and listen carefully you will mine a lot of truth for life without the need of a commentary or any secondary source. It is the church He has purchased with his own blood. Preterist Eschatology, A Commentary on Acts 2:19-20-The Blood Moon Prophecy: The Blood, Fire and Smoke of v. 19 was Fulfilled in A.D. 70 when the Romans Set Jerusalem on Fire while running through the Streets of the City Spilling Blood While Slaying Everyone inside with the Sword.. Interestingly the sun may have darkened and the moon turned blood red at the fall of … The close connection of this remark with the departure of Paul and his company, and its disconnection … From Greece he planned to head directly toward Antioch in Syria until he learned of a plot devised by Jews to assassinate him. Everyone cried and hugged and kissed him. These passages laid together supply us with the genuine character of St. Paul. 1. This account from Acts 10 has always been a favorite of mine. Acts 20:1. Through Macedonia and Greece. (Acts chapter 1) The Holy Spirit was given the disciples as the church was launched on the day of Pentecost in Jerusalem. He says, "The Holy Spirit has made you overseers." Paul's journeys. James Rosscup: "This work, originally out in 1857, has proved helpful to many, though it is now far out of date as to literature commenting on Acts.For many basic details verse by verse, it still is of good value and often … 12 Jan 2018 Bryan Benedict Kusuma. He's alive.". As Paul went on and on, Eutychus fell sound asleep . We are studying two short texts, Matthew 28:16-20 and Acts 1:6-8, for Sunday, April 29. Seventh, although the events of Acts 20 cover a period of at least one year, Luke chooses to focus on two events, each about one week in length. Ministry - More Important Than Life Blessings! Acts 2:19-20 is a quote of Joel’s prophecy which stretches from the time of Jesus into the kingdom. Personal Reflections on Acts 20:24 Good day friends I am led to share a Bible verse that stood out very strong in my spirit during my devotion some days ago. After the Festival of Thin Bread, we sailed from Philippi. Commentary for Acts 20 . Just a few minutes ago, we had them come to the front so that we could place our hands on them and pray God’s blessings on them and on their future ministry in Nigeria. Paul went down and bent over Eutychus. Acts 20:9 And there was a young man named Eutychus sitting on the window sill, sinking into a deep sleep; and as Paul kept on talking, he was overcome by sleep and fell down from the third floor and was picked up dead. The next day we came to a place near Chios, and the following day we reached Samos. It gives evidence that Jesus is the Christ and the gospel is the true revelation of God’s will for our time. On another occasion Paul caused a disturbance when he cast a demon from a girl, ending her ability to prophecy and bring profit to her owners. Acts 16:6-17; 20:5-15; 21:1-18; 27:2-28:16). Also available is volume 1, covering Acts 1-14. congregation. Paul addressed the It has some humorous aspects and the power of resurrection all in one story, which made it fun to preach. There is no reason why perverted versions of the gospel could not have flared up in the city soon after Paul's introduction of the true gospel. Acts 20:18 "And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye yourselves know, from the first day that I set foot in Asia, after what manner I was with you all the time" "Ye yourselves know": "There is emphasis on you as though someone somewhere had attacked Paul, and so Paul appeals to these men"s own personal experience of Paul they would know the truth" (Reese p. 744). Five days later we met them in Troas and stayed there for a week. We met on Sunday to Supporting the weak, Reflection on Acts 20:35. To Jerusalem--Macedonia, Achaia, Troas (20:1-12) To Jerusalem--Miletus (20:13-38) Acts 21. Acts 20 – Paul’s Farewell to the Ephesian Elders A. Paul in the region of Macedonia again. With him were Sopater, son of Pyrrhus from Berea, and Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica. Elsewhere in Acts, baptism and the Spirit are more closely related (Acts 1:5; 11:16). Acts 15:1-4 Commentary Acts 15:5-12 Pharisees Sect Acts 15:13 James Acts 15:14-19 Gentiles Acts 15:20 Sexual Immorality Acts 15:20-21 Food Sacrificed to Idols Acts 15:22-36 Silas Acts 15:37-41 John Mark Acts 15 Bible Study Questions (Handout) Note, though – and it’s important – St Luke, when he wrote the words in the Acts of the Apostles, was not prescriptive. 2 He traveled through that area, speaking many words of encouragement to the people, and finally arrived in Greece, 3 where he stayed three months. Paul decided to travel by land to Assos. I have told you everything God wants you to know. He had in mind to revisit northern and southern Greece (Macedonia and Achaia) and then go on to Jerusalem and Rome. Although Paul left at the conclusion of this trouble in Ephesus, it was not because of the trouble for he had already determined that he must "pass through Macedonia and Achaia and go to Jerusalem. In the case of Demetrius it was the loss of profit from making silver shrines of the goddess Artemis. From Miletus, Paul sent a message for the church leaders at Ephesus to come and meet with him. When the riot was over, Paul sent for the followers and encouraged them. Today’s bible study was on Acts 20:25-31 about the shepherd and the flock. Page #11 Commentary on Acts 2. Remember how day and night for three years I kept warning you with tears in my eyes. The day after that we sailed to Miletus. I tell you today that I am no longer responsible for any of you! Reflections on Acts 20 7 We met on Sunday to worship and celebrate the Master's Supper. I have gone from place to place, preaching to you about God's kingdom, but now I know that none of you will ever see me again. This message can help you and give you what belongs to you as God's people. Watch Out for the Wolves Within. Reflection on Acts 20-28 Saturday, September 29, 2018 “But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.” He preached in the same church as C. H. Spurgeon over one hundred years earlier. Though we shall see their … After sailing past Ephesus, because he was in a hurry to get on with his journey (Acts 20:16), Paul apparently found himself delayed a few days at Miletus. They were especially sad because Paul had told them, "You will never see me again." Recurring again to the incident concerning Eutychus, in order to state more particularly the gratification which the brethren felt at his recovery, Luke here remarks: (12) "And they brought the young man alive, and were not a little comforted." Finally, he went to Greece; and stayed there for three months. Here in Acts 20:20 it means to keep silent about something, an attitude Paul says he did not have. Then we went ahead to the ship and sailed to Assos, there intending to take Paul on board; for so he had given orders, intending himself to go on foot. 1. No comments. But I don't care what happens to me, as long as I finish the work that the Lord Jesus gave me to do. The Bible names the body of believers "the church of God" in twelve specific passages, yet literally tens of thousands of religions today claim to be connected with the true God but have names bearing little similarity to what God names His church in the Bible.Because "church of God" is generic, the Bible adds "at Ephesus," "at Corinth," or at other locations to … Acts 12:20-24 English Standard Version (ESV) The Death of Herod. Date: April 26, 2019 Author: HAT 0 Comments. Acts 20 - In-depth verse-by-verse commentary and Bible study of Acts chapter 20 in plain English. Acts 20:2 And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece, Acts 20:3 And there abode three months. He then spoke until dawn and left. Acts 20 (Contemporary English Version) When the riot was over, Paul sent for the followers and encouraged them. He then told them good-by and left for Macedonia. I don't know what will happen to me in Jerusalem, but I must obey God's Spirit and go there. McGarvey's Original Commentary on Acts. We were meeting in a well-lighted upper Remember the message about his great kindness! Share: Posted by Lauren at 5:00 AM. II Cor. Then the followers took the young man home alive and were very happy. When they picked him up, he was dead. In the upstairs room where we were meeting, there were a lot of lamps. (Verse 21) Paul told the Ephesian elders that the Holy Spirit was leading him back to Jerusalem and he was going even though he didn’t know what was going to happen to him there. Look after yourselves and everyone the Holy Spirit has placed in your care. Personal Reflections on Acts 20:24 Good day friends I am led to share a Bible verse that stood out very strong in my spirit during my devotion some days ago. Acts 20 – Paul’s Farewell to the Ephesian Elders A. Paul in the region of Macedonia again. - Paul had Acts 20:20 vision. And it is interesting that it is reserved for an audience of elders. Paul's quote from Jesus is not found in any of the Gospels. 1 When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples and, after encouraging them, said goodbye and set out for Macedonia. Then they went with him to the ship. In Gal 2:12 the idea is that of consciously retreated from one's position. 9:8-11). Through Macedonia and Greece. 2 He traveled through that area, speaking many words of encouragement to the people, and finally arrived in Greece, 3 where he stayed three monthsBecause some Jews had plotted against him just as he was about to sail … As Paul He then told them good-by and left for Macedonia. They went on ahead to Troas and waited for us there. (Act 20:13-17) Paul comes to Miletus and sends for the elders of the church in Ephesus to meet him there. The charges against Paul in Acts 21:28 were an echo of the charges Stephen was executed for (Acts 6:13). He took him in his arms and said, "Don't worry! Having prayed for them, they escorted him to the ship for his departure. Reflections on Acts 20 Acts 20 (Contemporary English Version) When the riot was over, Paul sent for the followers and encouraged them. Lk 6:24 ; 12:16 – 21 ; 16:13 ). BS9 Reflection 1: Acts 20: 25-31. So Paul decided to go back through Macedonia. The Jews were usually the ones to become upset with Paul's preaching out of jealousy over what they perceived to be Paul's threat to their religious life. Reflection on Acts 20 Saturday, September 22, 2018 Check out this article to reflect on Acts 20. and stayed there for three months. (Acts chapter 2) The church in Jerusalem experienced tremendous growth through the preaching of the apostles and the demonstration of God's power through them. When he met us in Assos, he came aboard, and we sailed on to Mitylene. worship and celebrate the Master's Supper. Scripture: Acts 20:32–35. CHAPTER 13 1* Now there were in the church at Antioch prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Symeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who was a close friend of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. All Christians are ministers of the gospel! Acts 20:28. Paul helped preside over that execution; now he is accused in a similar way. He then told them good-by and left for Macedonia. I Entrust You to God and to the Word of His Grace. Holy tears, from those who seldom weep on account of natural occurrences, are no mean specimen of the efficacy and proof of the truth of Christianity. (1) From Ephesus, Paul travels to Macedonia. Too many people claim “God said…” only to later fail because they weren’t equipped and/or did not have the right drive to see it through. When they got there, he said: You know everything I did during the time I was with you when I first came to Asia. By everything I did, I showed how you should work to help everyone who is weak. room. They suggest how the church today could be renewed by God. We are studying two short texts, Matthew 28:16-20 and Acts 1:6-8, for Sunday, April 29. Yet the case brought forward by these scholars is hugely overdrawn. But some of the Jewish leaders plotted against him, so he decided to return by way of Macedonia. Reflections on "ON and On" Acts 20: 6-12 I had a lot of fun with this text. (19:21) So it was time for his third journey to conclude, and as was his practice, he concluded it by returning to the towns where he had taken the gospel so he might encourage the churches he had started. Acts 20 Paul in Corinth 18 After this Paul 1 left Athens and went to Corinth . And when the Jews laid wait for him, as he was about to sail into Syria, he purposed to … A young man by the name of Eutychus was sitting on a window sill. Questions for Reflection and Discussion – Matthew 28 16-20 and Acts 1 6-8. Scripture: Acts 20:28. (1) From Ephesus, Paul travels to Macedonia. Just as was true for the Apostles and Disciples, we are guided and protected by the Holy Spirit- as Jesus promised. These two events are: Paul’s final words to the saints at Troas (Acts 20:6-12) Paul’s final words to the Ephesian elders at Miletus (Acts 20… Reflections on "ON and On" Acts 20: 6-12 I had a lot of fun with this text. Bible / Our Library / Bible Commentaries / John Gill's Exposition of the Bible / Acts / Acts 20; Share Tweet Save. We could think of it edifying us in terms of building a muscle or of erecting a structure. b. Post a Comment. John Piper Apr 23, 1989 155 Shares Sermon. Be on your guard! a. John Piper Apr 23, 1989 155 Shares Sermon. The priests, the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees arrested Peter and John and tried them before the council (4:1-22). 2 And he found a Jew named v Aquila , a native of Pontus , recently come from Italy with his wife v Priscilla , because w Claudius had commanded all the Jews to leave Rome . A Reading from Acts 9:1-20. Continuing on from Troas, Paul made another stop in Miletus where he called for the elders of the church in Ephesus to join him there. He emphasizes that it is a God-given duty and responsibility. ... Commentary on Acts 15-28, which is available from Amazon.com. John Piper May 7, 1989 189 Shares Sermon. (1-6) Eutychus restored to life. A young man named Eutychus was sitting in an open window. This is the only example in Acts of Paul preaching to believers. Paul was about to sail to Syria. Finally, he went to Greece – The message was the same for both Jews and Greeks. 3. Paul himself told the story twice, in his speeches (Acts 22:6-16; 26:12-18). Be like shepherds to God's church. Acts 20:24. Scripture: Acts 20:32–35. This is no light matter: The ones they are to help are the precious redeemed of God. 20 Now Herod was angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon, and they came to him with one accord, and having persuaded Blastus, the king's chamberlain, [] they asked for peace, because their country depended on the king's country for food. Questions for Reflection and Discussion – Matthew 28 16-20 and Acts 1 6-8. Not long before this, Aquila had come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because Emperor Claudius had ordered the Jewish people to leave Rome. After the uproar, Paul called unto him the disciples — To comfort and encourage them; and departed — From Ephesus, after the long abode he had made there; to go into Macedonia — To visit the churches at Philippi, Thessalonica, and Berea. The Book of Acts can help calm our fears and strengthen our faith because we are reminded that we do not face our struggles alone. This commentary on Acts 20 treats Paul's travels in Europe after his departure from Ephesus, his raising of Eutychus in Troas, and his farewell to the Ephesian elders. (Verse 20) Paul shared the Good News with Jews and Greeks telling they must repent and believe in Jesus. Paul faithfully taught everything he could to help other believers. Through Macedonia and Greece. As he traveled from place to place, he encouraged the followers with many messages. Saul, still breathing murderous threats against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, that, if he should find any men or women … He only knew that in every city the Holy Spirit … You know how I have worked with my own hands to make a living for myself and my friends. While Paul was speaking, the young man got very sleepy. Just like Paul in Acts 20:22, we must be compelled or forced by God toward a specific scope or action. Acts 20. They evidently planned to use the opportunity of confined quarters on a ship to kill him and throw him overboard. i. It is thought that these brothers were bringing with them the offerings from their churches to take to the needy Christians in Jerusalem. When I preached in public or taught in your homes, I didn't hold back from telling anything that would help you. All the city was disturbed; and the people ran together: The crowd was enlarged because it was feast-time (Acts 20:16). (Acts 20:18-21) This is the only speech in the book of Acts that is addressed to Christians. Our plan was to leave first thing in the morning. Acts 20:9 "And there sat in a window a certain young man named Eutychus, being fallen into a deep sleep: and as Paul was long preaching, he sunk down with sleep, and fell down from the third loft, and was taken up dead." After the uproar had ceased, Paul called the disciples to himself, embraced them, and departed to go to Macedonia. Aristarchus, even to Rome, Acts 27:2. Newer Post Older Post Home. After the uproar had ceased, Paul called the disciples to himself, embraced them, and departed to go to Macedonia.. a. The priests, the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees arrested Peter and John and tried them before the council (4:1-22). Paul tells the elders to be careful how they shepherd the flock. Acts 20 is the twentieth chapter of the Acts of the Apostles in the Christian New Testament of the Bible.It records the third missionary journey of Paul the Apostle.The book containing this chapter is anonymous, but early Christian tradition uniformly affirmed that Luke the Evangelist composed this book as well as the Gospel of Luke. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Acts 9:1-20 EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: The first disciples experienced considerable opposition at the hands of Jewish leaders. Whereas in the epistle Paul charges Timothy to stand firm against false teachers, in Acts 20 we find no hint of doctrinal controversy. But I served the Lord and was humble. And behold I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem — Strongly impelled by the Spirit which intimates my duty to me in such a manner, that I can neither omit nor delay it. When our friends are separated from us by death, this is the consideration with which we raise up our mourning, that we shall see their faces no more; but we complain of this as those that have no hope, for if our friends died in Christ, and we live to him, they are gone to see God’s face, to behold his glory, with the reflection of which their faces shine, and we hope to be with them shortly. Date: April 26, 2019 Author: HAT 0 Comments. I have never wanted anyone's money or clothes. Scripture: Acts 20:28–31. When the uproar in Ephesus, stirred up by the silversmith Demetrius, had settled down, Paul determined it was time to leave. This uproar was different from most that Paul encountered, for it was caused by Gentiles rather than Jews. But some of the Jewish leaders plotted against him, so he … We know that it happened at about noon (Acts 22:6). If you do what you do because someone else does it or you’re trying to one-up someone, you will fail! (7-12) Paul travels towards Jerusalem. Finally, he went to sleep and fell three floors all the way down to the ground. Acts 1:8 Commentary; Acts 20:17-27 Commentary; Acts 20:28-38 Commentary; JOSEPH A ALEXANDER Acts Commentary (1857, 1866) (Over 1000 pages!) Apr 23, 1989. But here, the story is in Luke’s own words. Paul had decided to sail on past Ephesus, because he did not want to spend too much time in Asia. He was not writing a “how to” guide. Acts 18. The light from heaven was brighter than the sun (Acts 26:13). In Acts 13:16ff he is addressing Jews, while in Acts 14:15ff and 17:22ff he is addressing pagan Greeks. Acts 20 . Representative from several churches in Macedonia and Asia met Paul in Troas to return with him to Jerusalem. So his return trip to Jerusalem began by going through Macedonia and then Greece. Ephesus is Paul's final church plant. Reflections on Acts – part 3. 2While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have ca Some of your own people will tell lies to win over the Lord's followers. Remember that our Lord Jesus said, "More blessings come from giving than from receiving.". We were meeting in a well-lighted upper room. I told Jews and Gentiles to turn to God and have faith in our Lord Jesus. It has some humorous aspects and the power of resurrection all in one story, which made it fun to preach. In Troas we have the account of Paul restoring life to a young man, Eutychus, who went to sleep in a third story window while Paul was preaching, and fell to his death. Luke included the story about that three times in Acts. He'd not seen them for nearly a year, having left Ephesus the previous Pentecost Even in our darkest moments, we are never alone- … 12:14 20:35 Notice that the believers' hard labor is not for personal gain or luxury, but for the sake of others in need in Christ's name (cf.