Paul's Message to the Ephesian Leaders Scripture: Acts 20:17-38(NIV) 17 From Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church. 18 When they arrived, he said to them: “You know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from...
Days of Sailing toward Jerusalem Scripture: Acts 20:13-16(NIV) 13 We went on ahead to the ship and sailed for Assos, where we were going to take Paul aboard. He had made this arrangement because he was going there on foot. 14 When he met us...
The Sermon that Bored Someone to Death Scripture: Acts 20:1-12(NIV) 1 When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples and, after encouraging them, said goodbye and set out for Macedonia. 2 He traveled through that area, speaking many...
Putting on the Full Armor of God Scripture: Ephesians 6(NIV) 1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— 3 “so...
Live as Children of Light Scripture: Ephesians 5(NIV) 1 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to...
Attaining the Fullness of Christ Scripture: Ephesians 4(NIV) 1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in...
Immeasurably More Scripture: Ephesians 3(NIV) 1 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles— 2 Surely you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that was given to me for you, 3...
We Are God's Workmanship Scripture: Ephesians 2(NIV) 1 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who...
The Riches of God's Grace Scripture: Ephesians 1(NIV) 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To God’s holy people in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord...
The Riot in Ephesus Scripture: Acts 19:23-41(NIV) 23 About that time there arose a great disturbance about the Way. 24 A silversmith named Demetrius, who made silver shrines of Artemis, brought in a lot of business for the craftsmen there...
