Travelling from Ephesus to Troas
After encouraging the Ephesian brethren, Paul went on to Macedonia. He
also built up the churches there before he went on to Greece. His work
there continued for some three months. Then, he planned to sail to
Syria, until the Jews plotted to kill him. When the apost... [ Continue Reading ]
Paul's Stay In Troas
Luke's seemingly casual comment that Paul and his company stayed seven
days in Troas actually serves to enlighten us as to the custom of
worship in New Testament times. They came together on the first day of
the week to break bread. They were there on every other day of the
week... [ Continue Reading ]
Meeting with the Elders from Ephesus
The rest of the apostle's company travelled by ship to Assos, while he
went on foot. He joined them in the ship at Assos and went on with
them to Mitylene, then by Chios, a brief stop at Samos, staying for a
time at Trogyllium and a more extended stay at Miletus.... [ Continue Reading ]
Paul's Charge to the Ephesian Elders
Because he did not anticipate seeing them again, the apostle charged
those elders, who had been selected on the basis of the qualifications
listed by the Holy Spirit, to watch out for their own spiritual well
being. Further, they were commanded by the apostle to... [ Continue Reading ]