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

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

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 Assos

Ruins of Ancient Miletus

Ruins of Ancient Miletus

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).