Tag Archives: Acts

Paul’s Arrival in Jerusalem

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 21:17-26 When Paul arrived in Jerusalem he was warmly greeted, and the next day he reported to James and the elders of the church about his adventures among the Gentiles. They received his report with joy, and no doubt … Continue reading →

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Paul Sails to Jerusalem

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 21:1-16 After the long farewell to the elders from Ephesus, Paul and his party returned to the ship and set sail. Much of this passage tells of the ports of call along the way, and in some instances of … Continue reading →

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A Sober Farewell, part 4

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Don Merritt

“Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified. I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing. You yourselves know that … Continue reading →

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A Sober Farewell, part 3

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Don Merritt

“Now I know that none of you among whom I have gone about preaching the kingdom will ever see me again. Therefore, I declare to you today that I am innocent of the blood of any of you. For I have not hesitated … Continue reading →

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A Sober Farewell, part 2

Posted on July 2, 2016 by Don Merritt

And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. However, I consider my life … Continue reading →

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A Sober Farewell, part 1

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Don Merritt

Paul Reflects on His Ministry  From Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church. When they arrived, he said to them: “You know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from the first day I came into … Continue reading →

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A Long Winded Sermon

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 20:1-12 Today, most of us consider a long sermon to be somewhere from 35 to 40 minutes, but the Apostle Paul gives comfort to any modern day preacher who is hearing about long sermons from critics, for Paul in … Continue reading →

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People Behaving Badly

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 19:23-41 Taking a look at the heavenly chess board, we have seen in the last few posts that God has launched a major offensive in the province of Asia, with Ephesus as the strategic central point of His operations. … Continue reading →

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The Kingdom Comes to Ephesus

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 19:8-20 In this passage Luke tells us of the wonders and marvels that came about in Ephesus and the surrounding area when Paul arrived there. The narrative begins in 19:8-10 in which Luke tells us that Paul spoke persuasively … Continue reading →

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Paul Arrives in Ephesus

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Don Merritt

While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul took the road through the interior and arrived at Ephesus. There he found some disciples and asked them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” They answered, “No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy … Continue reading →

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