God’s Strengthening Word: Putting Faith Into Actionಮಾದರಿ

Introduction

Acts 20:17–38: After leaving Ephesus, Paul had traveled to Macedonia and Greece and continued his missionary journey throughout Asia Minor (see yesterday’s reading, Acts 20:1–16). Now he arrives in Miletus and sends word to the elders in Ephesus to meet him. Ephesus was about a day’s journey north of Miletus. Paul bids farewell to the elders of Ephesus and encourages and blesses them, and then he departs for Jerusalem.

Today’s Key Verse: Acts 20:32 GNT

[Paul said:] “And now I commend you to the care of God and to the message of his grace, which is able to build you up and give you the blessings God has for all his people.”

Reflect

How would you summarize Paul’s message to the elders of Ephesus? What does he emphasize in verse 28? What warning does he give in verses 29–31? How is Paul’s message applicable to church leaders today?

Pray

Holy God, your servant Paul taught us, by example, the importance of sharing the good news of your love and salvation. Strengthen me for service so that I, in turn, may build up others and extend your blessings. In Jesus’s name, I pray. Amen.

Tomorrow’s Reading

Acts 21:1–16: Paul is warned not to go to Jerusalem.