Acts 19:1-41

Contents: Paul at Ephesus. Disciples of John the Baptist become Christians. Paul in the synagogue and in the school of Tyrannus. Paul's miracles. Uproar of the silversmiths.

Characters: Jesus, Holy Spirit, Apollos, Paul, John the Baptist, Tyrannus, Sceva, his seven sons, Timothy, Erastus, Demetrius, Gaius, Aristarchus.

Conclusion: Let Christ's witnesses speak undauntedly with holy resolution, as those who have not the least doubt of the things they speak of, nor the least distrust of the power of Him they speak from, nor the least dread of those they speak to. While some will oppose the Gospel because it calls many off from their sinful employments, it will lead many to true contrition for sin and confession of Christ.

Key Word: Disputing and persuading, Acts 19:8.

Strong Verses: Acts 19:18.

Striking Facts: Acts 19:10; Acts 19:20. The Gospel is Christ's Word. To preach from the Scriptures without preaching Christ is to miss the result in Acts 19:20, the prevailing mightily in the hearts of men. It is Christ in our preaching Who goes on conquering and to conquer.