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Be Busy: Lessons From Paul’s Third Preaching Journey
Introduction:
1).
After returning and giving a report to the church at Antioch the apostle Paul
began his preaching journey by returning through Galatia and Phyrgia
to strengthen the disciples ().
2).
Many other good brethren helped Paul during this journey.
Men like Sopater
of Berea, Aristarchus, Gaius, Timothy, Tychicus, Trophimus, and Luke ().
I.
A Survey of Paul’s Third Preaching Journey
A. The Third Preaching Journey is Recorded in
B. An Outline of Paul’s Third Journey
I. Paul Baptizes Twelve at Ephesus ()
II.
Paul’s Preaching at Ephesus ()
III.
Paul’s Travel Plans (Acts19:21-22)
IV.
The Riot at Ephesus ()
V. Paul Travels Through Macedonia and Greece ()
VI.
Paul Preaches at Troas ()
VII.
Paul Travels from Troas to Miletus ()
VIII.
Paul Meets with the Ephesian Elders ()
IX.
Paul Travels from Miletus to Jerusalem ()
II.
Lessons Learned from Paul’s Third Preaching Journey
A. Those Who Are Baptized in the Wrong Way Need To Be Baptized in the
Right Way and For the Right Reason
Reason
1).
When Paul came to Ephesus he met disciples who had been baptized into
the baptism of John ()
a).
There were many similarities in the baptism of John and the baptism
of Jesus.
(1).
Both were for the remission of sins (; )
(2).
Both were immersion in water (; )
(3).
Preceded by repentance (; )
b).
There were also come very important differences.
(1).
Baptism of Jesus was “in the name of Jesus” - ;
(2).
Baptism of Jesus preceded by faith in Christ – ; Acts
8:37
(3).
Baptism of Jesus was preceded by confession of faith in Jesus
-
2).
Similar wasn’t good enough so they were baptized in the right way.
a).
Today one needs to be baptized “again” if they were baptized for the wrong reason.
b).
Today one needs to be baptized “again” if there baptism was not preceded by faith and repentance.
c).
Today one needs to be baptized “again” if it was in the wrong name.
B. There is A Difference in Saying “IN the Name of Jesus” and Acting “in
the Name of Jesus"
1) It is obvious that Paul performed miracles in “the name of Jesus” or by
Jesus authority ()
a).
b).
, ;
2).
The sons of Sceva tried to imitate Paul and “claimed” to being acting in
Jesus’ name ().
a).
They found out there is a big difference in saying “in the name of the
Lord” and actually acting in the Lord’s name.
b). - Some even think they are doing things in Jesus’ name
but they are practice lawlessness.
C. The Gospel Has the Power to Change People
1).
The city of Ephesus was deeply involved in the worship of Diana ( ).
Many were also involved in the practice of magic ().
19:28).
Many were also involved in the practice of magic ().
2).
Through the preaching of the gospel many left behind their idolatry and
magic.
a).
They destroyed books that totals 50,000 pieces of silver (yearly wages
of 200 men).
b).
They quit purchasing items related to the worship of Diana ( ).
19:23-27).
3).
Changing people is the reason that Paul preached the gospel ( )
18)
a). - “turned from idols to serve the living God”
b).
Paul knew because the gospel had changed him ().
D. The Lord’s Supper is Observed on the First Day of the Week
1).
The Bible commands us to observe the Lord’s Supper.
2).
There is no Bible command that tells us when or how frequently to observe
the Lord’s Supper.
We learn this by the example of Paul and the brethren at
Troas
a) - They broke bread on the first day of the week.
b).
The church assembled on every first day of the week ().
c).
Therefore we observe the Lord’s Supper on the first day of every week just like the brethren at Troas.
E. The Responsibility to Teach the Whole Counsel of God
1).
Paul labored at Ephesus preaching for three year.
It was the longest located
work of the apostle Paul.
2).
Paul was free from the blood of the Ephesians because he had “kept back
nothing” or at declared “the whole counsel of God”.
a).
Some preach some truth, but keep other parts back.
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