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slide2. Schedule<br>
slide3. What Do We Know about Ephesus?<br>
slide4. Center of Commerce
Established ~1100 BC
Modern-day Turkey, near Selcuk
On the Cayster River, several miles inland from Aegean Sea
Major travel route between Europe and Mesopotamia
4th largest Roman City, Pop estimated 250,000 at the time
A Roman “free city” with limited self-government<br>
slide5. Center of Pagan Worship
Diana, daughter of Jupiter
Moon Goddess
Modesty, Chastity, Childbirth
… and temple prostitutes
The Temple
One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
Built in 550 BC
(120) 60ft columns<br>
slide6. The Church in Ephesus
Paul preached on his 2nd journey
Apollos preached, and met up with Aquila and Priscilla there
Paul stopped on his 3rd journey, and stayed 2-3 years
Paul met with Ephesian elders on his return to Jerusalem for a last word
Tradition that Timothy settled there and became an elder.
One of the Seven churches mentioned in Revelation 2
Tradition that John settled there after his release from Patmos<br>
slide7. Key Passage 14 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, 16 that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 19 and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Eph 3:14-19<br>
slide8. 1.To challenge the depth of our love and commitment to God and to one another
2.To increase our maturity and strengthen our faith, love and knowledge of God
3.To strengthen our devotion to and involvement with the church at Embry Hills
4.To petition and trust God to provide even greater blessings than we anticipate Email suggestions to: elders@embryhills.com Four Goals<br>
slide9. Timeline of Ephesian Church<br>
slide10. Acts 18:1-3 After these things Paul departed from Athens and went to Corinth. 2 And he found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla (because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to depart from Rome); and he came to them. 3 So, because he was of the same trade, he stayed with them and worked; for by occupation they were tentmakers.
Acts 18:18-21 So Paul still remained a good while. Then he took leave of the brethren and sailed for Syria, and Priscilla and Aquila were with him. …And he came to Ephesus, and left them there; but he himself entered the synagogue and reasoned with the Jews. 20 When they asked him to stay a longer time with them, he did not consent, 21 but took leave of them, saying, "I must by all means keep this coming feast in Jerusalem; but I will return again to you, God willing." And he sailed from Ephesus. Background (Acts 18, 2nd MissionaryJourney)<br>
slide11. Acts 18:24-28 Now a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man and mighty in the Scriptures, came to Ephesus. 25 This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things of the Lord, though he knew only the baptism of John.
26 So he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Aquila and Priscilla heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately.
27 And when he desired to cross to Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him; and when he arrived, he greatly helped those who had believed through grace; 28 for he vigorously refuted the Jews publicly, showing from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ. Background (Acts 18, Apollos)<br>
slide12. Timeline of Ephesian Church Demons cast
Out, Magic
books burned
(Acts 19:11-20) Dispute
With
Silversmiths
(Acts 19:23-41)<br>
slide13. Acts 19:1-7 And it happened, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed through the upper regions, came to Ephesus. And finding some disciples 2 he said to them, "Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?" So they said to him, "We have not so much as heard whether there is a Holy Spirit." 3 And he said to them, "Into what then were you baptized?" So they said, "Into John's baptism."
4 Then Paul said, "John indeed baptized with a baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on Him who would come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus." 5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
6 And when Paul had laid hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke with tongues and prophesied. 7 Now the men were about twelve in all. Background (Acts 19, Incomplete Gospel)<br>
slide14. Acts 19:8-10 And he went into the synagogue and spoke boldly for three months, reasoning and persuading concerning the things of the kingdom of God. 9 But when some were hardened and did not believe, but spoke evil of the Way before the multitude, he departed from them and withdrew the disciples, reasoning daily in the school of Tyrannus.
10 And this continued for two years, so that all who dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks.
Acts 20:31 “Therefore watch, and remember that for three years I did not cease to warn everyone night and day with tears.” Background (Acts 19, 3 years in Ephesus)<br>
slide15. Acts 19:8-10 And he went into the synagogue and spoke boldly for three months, reasoning and persuading concerning the things of the kingdom of God.
9 But when some were hardened and did not believe, but spoke evil of the Way before the multitude, he departed from them and withdrew the disciples, reasoning daily in the school of Tyrannus.
10 And this continued for two years, so that all who dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks. Background (Acts 19, 3rd Missionary Journey)<br>
slide16. Acts 19:11-16 Now God worked unusual miracles by the hands of Paul, 12 so that even handkerchiefs or aprons were brought from his body to the sick, and the diseases left them and the evil spirits went out of them.
13 Then some of the itinerant Jewish exorcists took it upon themselves to call the name of the Lord Jesus over those who had evil spirits, saying, "We exorcise you by the Jesus whom Paul preaches."
14 Also there were seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, who did so. 15 And the evil spirit answered and said, "Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are you?" 16 Then the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, overpowered them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded. Background (Acts 19, Power over Demons)<br>
slide17. Acts 19:17-20 This became known both to all Jews and Greeks dwelling in Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.
18 And many who had believed came confessing and telling their deeds. 19 Also, many of those who had practiced magic brought their books together and burned them in the sight of all. And they counted up the value of them, and it totaled fifty thousand pieces of silver.
20 So the word of the Lord grew mightily and prevailed. Background (Acts 19, Renouncing Magic)<br>
slide18. Acts 19:23-28 And about that time there arose a great commotion about the Way. 24 For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, who made silver shrines of Diana, brought no small profit to the craftsmen. 25 He called them together with the workers of similar occupation, and said: "Men, you know that we have our prosperity by this trade. 26 Moreover you see and hear that not only at Ephesus, but throughout almost all Asia, this Paul has persuaded and turned away many people, saying that they are not gods which are made with hands. 27 So not only is this trade of ours in danger of falling into disrepute, but also the temple of the great goddess Diana may be despised and her magnificence destroyed, whom all Asia and the world worship." 28 Now when they heard this, they were full of wrath and cried out, saying, "Great is Diana of the Ephesians!" Background (Acts 19, Riot of Silversmiths)<br>
slide19. Demons cast
Out, Magic
books burned
(Acts 19:11-20) Dispute
With
Silversmiths
(Acts 19:23-41) Timeline of Ephesian Church<br>
slide20. Acts 20:16-22 For Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus, so that he would not have to spend time in Asia; for he was hurrying to be at Jerusalem, if possible, on the Day of Pentecost. 17 From Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called for the elders of the church.
18 And when they had come to him, he said to them: "You know, from the first day that I came to Asia, in what manner I always lived among you, 19 serving the Lord with all humility, with many tears and trials which happened to me by the plotting of the Jews; 20 how I kept back nothing that was helpful, but proclaimed it to you, and taught you publicly and from house to house, 21 testifying to Jews, and also to Greeks, repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.
22 And see, now I go bound in the spirit to Jerusalem, not knowing the things that will happen to me there,… Background (Acts 20, Traveling to Jerusalem)<br>
slide21. Demons cast
Out, Magic
books burned
(Acts 19:11-20) Dispute
With
Silversmiths
(Acts 19:23-41) Timeline of Ephesian Church<br>
slide22. Revelation 2:1-7 "To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, 'These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands:
2 "I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. And you have tested those who say they are apostles and are not, and have found them liars; 3 and you have persevered and have patience, and have labored for My name's sake and have not become weary.
4 Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. 5 Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place—unless you repent.
6 But this you have, that you hate the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.
7 "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God." ' Revelation, Letters to the Churches<br>
slide23. One of the “Prison Epistles” (c. 61 A.D.)
Along with Colossians, Philemon, Philippians
Uses prisoner language: (Eph 3:1, 4:1 “prisoner”, 6:20 “ambassador in chains”)
Tychicus is referenced in both Ephesians & Colossians
Perhaps for reading to other churches near Ephesus (see Col 4:16)
A study of God’s eternal purpose to redeem sinful Man
Not a specific problem to correct.
Doctrine: Lifted in Christ, Chapters1-3
Applications: Living in Christ, Chapters 4-6 Context of the Letter:<br>
slide24. Main Themes of the Letter:<br>
slide25. Common Words<br>
slide26. 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful in Christ Jesus:
2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Greeting (1:1-2)<br>
slide27. Video: https://youtu.be/Y71r-T98E2Q
Or search for “The Bible Project Ephesians”<br>
slide28. When was Paul’s visit to Ephesus, recorded in Acts 18:18 (which journey)?
Who traveled with him, and why would they be important to Ephesus later? Who would they help and in what way (Acts 18:18-28)?
When Paul returned to Ephesus in Acts 19, he found ‘believing disciples’ who were not ‘Christians’. How was this possible? What did they lack (Acts 19:1-5)?
How long did Paul remain in Ephesus on this second visit (Acts 19:2, 20:31)?
What was the basis of Demetrius’ complaint in Acts 19:23-41? Was it a matter of doctrine? If not, how would you describe the complaint?
In Revelation 2:1-7 Jesus addressed the church in Ephesus. What did Jesus know about their works and their love?
If this Revelation was given 35-40 years after Paul taught in Ephesus, what can you conclude about work and love for God? What warning should we take from this? Questions:<br>
slide3. What Do We Know about Ephesus?<br>
slide4. Center of Commerce
Established ~1100 BC
Modern-day Turkey, near Selcuk
On the Cayster River, several miles inland from Aegean Sea
Major travel route between Europe and Mesopotamia
4th largest Roman City, Pop estimated 250,000 at the time
A Roman “free city” with limited self-government<br>
slide5. Center of Pagan Worship
Diana, daughter of Jupiter
Moon Goddess
Modesty, Chastity, Childbirth
… and temple prostitutes
The Temple
One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
Built in 550 BC
(120) 60ft columns<br>
slide6. The Church in Ephesus
Paul preached on his 2nd journey
Apollos preached, and met up with Aquila and Priscilla there
Paul stopped on his 3rd journey, and stayed 2-3 years
Paul met with Ephesian elders on his return to Jerusalem for a last word
Tradition that Timothy settled there and became an elder.
One of the Seven churches mentioned in Revelation 2
Tradition that John settled there after his release from Patmos<br>
slide7. Key Passage 14 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, 16 that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 19 and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Eph 3:14-19<br>
slide8. 1.To challenge the depth of our love and commitment to God and to one another
2.To increase our maturity and strengthen our faith, love and knowledge of God
3.To strengthen our devotion to and involvement with the church at Embry Hills
4.To petition and trust God to provide even greater blessings than we anticipate Email suggestions to: elders@embryhills.com Four Goals<br>
slide9. Timeline of Ephesian Church<br>
slide10. Acts 18:1-3 After these things Paul departed from Athens and went to Corinth. 2 And he found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla (because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to depart from Rome); and he came to them. 3 So, because he was of the same trade, he stayed with them and worked; for by occupation they were tentmakers.
Acts 18:18-21 So Paul still remained a good while. Then he took leave of the brethren and sailed for Syria, and Priscilla and Aquila were with him. …And he came to Ephesus, and left them there; but he himself entered the synagogue and reasoned with the Jews. 20 When they asked him to stay a longer time with them, he did not consent, 21 but took leave of them, saying, "I must by all means keep this coming feast in Jerusalem; but I will return again to you, God willing." And he sailed from Ephesus. Background (Acts 18, 2nd MissionaryJourney)<br>
slide11. Acts 18:24-28 Now a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man and mighty in the Scriptures, came to Ephesus. 25 This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things of the Lord, though he knew only the baptism of John.
26 So he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Aquila and Priscilla heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately.
27 And when he desired to cross to Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him; and when he arrived, he greatly helped those who had believed through grace; 28 for he vigorously refuted the Jews publicly, showing from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ. Background (Acts 18, Apollos)<br>
slide12. Timeline of Ephesian Church Demons cast
Out, Magic
books burned
(Acts 19:11-20) Dispute
With
Silversmiths
(Acts 19:23-41)<br>
slide13. Acts 19:1-7 And it happened, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed through the upper regions, came to Ephesus. And finding some disciples 2 he said to them, "Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?" So they said to him, "We have not so much as heard whether there is a Holy Spirit." 3 And he said to them, "Into what then were you baptized?" So they said, "Into John's baptism."
4 Then Paul said, "John indeed baptized with a baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on Him who would come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus." 5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
6 And when Paul had laid hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke with tongues and prophesied. 7 Now the men were about twelve in all. Background (Acts 19, Incomplete Gospel)<br>
slide14. Acts 19:8-10 And he went into the synagogue and spoke boldly for three months, reasoning and persuading concerning the things of the kingdom of God. 9 But when some were hardened and did not believe, but spoke evil of the Way before the multitude, he departed from them and withdrew the disciples, reasoning daily in the school of Tyrannus.
10 And this continued for two years, so that all who dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks.
Acts 20:31 “Therefore watch, and remember that for three years I did not cease to warn everyone night and day with tears.” Background (Acts 19, 3 years in Ephesus)<br>
slide15. Acts 19:8-10 And he went into the synagogue and spoke boldly for three months, reasoning and persuading concerning the things of the kingdom of God.
9 But when some were hardened and did not believe, but spoke evil of the Way before the multitude, he departed from them and withdrew the disciples, reasoning daily in the school of Tyrannus.
10 And this continued for two years, so that all who dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks. Background (Acts 19, 3rd Missionary Journey)<br>
slide16. Acts 19:11-16 Now God worked unusual miracles by the hands of Paul, 12 so that even handkerchiefs or aprons were brought from his body to the sick, and the diseases left them and the evil spirits went out of them.
13 Then some of the itinerant Jewish exorcists took it upon themselves to call the name of the Lord Jesus over those who had evil spirits, saying, "We exorcise you by the Jesus whom Paul preaches."
14 Also there were seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, who did so. 15 And the evil spirit answered and said, "Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are you?" 16 Then the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, overpowered them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded. Background (Acts 19, Power over Demons)<br>
slide17. Acts 19:17-20 This became known both to all Jews and Greeks dwelling in Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.
18 And many who had believed came confessing and telling their deeds. 19 Also, many of those who had practiced magic brought their books together and burned them in the sight of all. And they counted up the value of them, and it totaled fifty thousand pieces of silver.
20 So the word of the Lord grew mightily and prevailed. Background (Acts 19, Renouncing Magic)<br>
slide18. Acts 19:23-28 And about that time there arose a great commotion about the Way. 24 For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, who made silver shrines of Diana, brought no small profit to the craftsmen. 25 He called them together with the workers of similar occupation, and said: "Men, you know that we have our prosperity by this trade. 26 Moreover you see and hear that not only at Ephesus, but throughout almost all Asia, this Paul has persuaded and turned away many people, saying that they are not gods which are made with hands. 27 So not only is this trade of ours in danger of falling into disrepute, but also the temple of the great goddess Diana may be despised and her magnificence destroyed, whom all Asia and the world worship." 28 Now when they heard this, they were full of wrath and cried out, saying, "Great is Diana of the Ephesians!" Background (Acts 19, Riot of Silversmiths)<br>
slide19. Demons cast
Out, Magic
books burned
(Acts 19:11-20) Dispute
With
Silversmiths
(Acts 19:23-41) Timeline of Ephesian Church<br>
slide20. Acts 20:16-22 For Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus, so that he would not have to spend time in Asia; for he was hurrying to be at Jerusalem, if possible, on the Day of Pentecost. 17 From Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called for the elders of the church.
18 And when they had come to him, he said to them: "You know, from the first day that I came to Asia, in what manner I always lived among you, 19 serving the Lord with all humility, with many tears and trials which happened to me by the plotting of the Jews; 20 how I kept back nothing that was helpful, but proclaimed it to you, and taught you publicly and from house to house, 21 testifying to Jews, and also to Greeks, repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.
22 And see, now I go bound in the spirit to Jerusalem, not knowing the things that will happen to me there,… Background (Acts 20, Traveling to Jerusalem)<br>
slide21. Demons cast
Out, Magic
books burned
(Acts 19:11-20) Dispute
With
Silversmiths
(Acts 19:23-41) Timeline of Ephesian Church<br>
slide22. Revelation 2:1-7 "To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, 'These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands:
2 "I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. And you have tested those who say they are apostles and are not, and have found them liars; 3 and you have persevered and have patience, and have labored for My name's sake and have not become weary.
4 Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. 5 Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place—unless you repent.
6 But this you have, that you hate the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.
7 "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God." ' Revelation, Letters to the Churches<br>
slide23. One of the “Prison Epistles” (c. 61 A.D.)
Along with Colossians, Philemon, Philippians
Uses prisoner language: (Eph 3:1, 4:1 “prisoner”, 6:20 “ambassador in chains”)
Tychicus is referenced in both Ephesians & Colossians
Perhaps for reading to other churches near Ephesus (see Col 4:16)
A study of God’s eternal purpose to redeem sinful Man
Not a specific problem to correct.
Doctrine: Lifted in Christ, Chapters1-3
Applications: Living in Christ, Chapters 4-6 Context of the Letter:<br>
slide24. Main Themes of the Letter:<br>
slide25. Common Words<br>
slide26. 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful in Christ Jesus:
2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Greeting (1:1-2)<br>
slide27. Video: https://youtu.be/Y71r-T98E2Q
Or search for “The Bible Project Ephesians”<br>
slide28. When was Paul’s visit to Ephesus, recorded in Acts 18:18 (which journey)?
Who traveled with him, and why would they be important to Ephesus later? Who would they help and in what way (Acts 18:18-28)?
When Paul returned to Ephesus in Acts 19, he found ‘believing disciples’ who were not ‘Christians’. How was this possible? What did they lack (Acts 19:1-5)?
How long did Paul remain in Ephesus on this second visit (Acts 19:2, 20:31)?
What was the basis of Demetrius’ complaint in Acts 19:23-41? Was it a matter of doctrine? If not, how would you describe the complaint?
In Revelation 2:1-7 Jesus addressed the church in Ephesus. What did Jesus know about their works and their love?
If this Revelation was given 35-40 years after Paul taught in Ephesus, what can you conclude about work and love for God? What warning should we take from this? Questions:<br>