Here's an amazing follow up story to the work of ministry that the apostle Paul and the disciples have been up to in Ephesus for the past 3 years. In an idol worshipping culture that was steeped in spiritual darkness, the light of the Gospel had broken through thanks to the faithful and committed ministry of Paul and the disciples. Now, in this passage we see the response of the culture in that day and see how eerily similar it is to the response we see today.
Acts: From Darkness to Light 19:8-20, Feb. 15, 2015
After Apollos is commissioned to go to Corinth to minister to the church there, the apostle Paul returns to Ephesus. He arrives at a time in the history of this ancient city when it was steeped in goddess worship, the occult and demonic activity of every kind. It was a very dark time and place. Listen as we learn how the apostle Paul and the few disciples who are there storm the gates of darkness bringing the people from Darkness to Light!
Acts: Faithful Disciples Who Make Disciples 18:23—19:7 Feb. 8, 2015
Dr. Luke, the author of the Book of Acts, leaves the story of the apostle Paul as he embarks on his 3rd church planting journey, and introduces us to a man named Apollos. His story is the testimony of how Faithful Disciples Who Make Disciples know the word of God when they hear it, produce disciples who make disciples and, protect the unity of the Spirit in the church!