Ephesus, PA

A church is born - :1-12

Ephesus (~52)

Rejection in the synagogues

New building of Tyrannus

Foundation - clearly Christ

Miracles, testifying of Jesus (works were not a means of their own)

Healing by cloths

Demons cast out

Some cheerfully accepted Christ

Others strongly opposed Him

Schnecksville/Orefield

Old building, grounds of an orchard

Foundation - clearly Christ

Miracle of salvation for many, testifying of Jesus

Breath of fresh air, Christ, in the Lehigh Valley

Others not so accepting

Truth on display

The Planting

Hard, hard work

Satisfying work

Immediate returns on “investment”

Repentance

Baptisms

Long-term “investment” strategy

Reproduce in kind

Make holy servants

Exciting to be a part of that (I was not there then)

Bold preaching of God’s Word

The Message of the Cross was heard, loud and clear