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After the uproar in Ephesus, Paul encouraged the disciples and traveled through Macedonia and Greece, strengthening the churches (vv. 1–3). On the first day of the week in Troas, he taught late into the night; Eutychus fell from a third-story window and was taken up dead, but God restored his life through Paul, and the believers were greatly comforted (vv. 7–12). Paul then hurried past Ephesus, aiming for Jerusalem by Pentecost (v. 16).
From Miletus he called the Ephesian elders and reminded them of his humble, tearful, and courageous ministry—teaching publicly and from house to house, calling all to repentance and faith (vv. 18–21). Though the Spirit warned of chains ahead, Paul’s aim was to finish his course and testify to the gospel of grace (vv. 22–24). He declared himself innocent of their blood because he had preached the whole counsel of God (vv. 26–27), charged them to shepherd the church God bought with His own blood (v. 28), and warned of fierce wolves—even from among themselves (vv. 29–30). He commended them to God and the word of His grace (v. 32), modeled hard work and generosity, and recalled Jesus’s words, “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (v. 35). They wept, prayed, and saw him to the ship, sorrowing that they would not see his face again (vv. 36–38).
🌀 Reflection:
Where is God calling you to steady, tearful faithfulness—teaching, serving, or guarding your heart—so that you can “finish your course” with joy (vv. 18–21, 24, 28, 31)?
💬 Mission Challenge:
Encourage a shepherd: send a brief note (or text) today to your pastor/elder quoting Acts 20:32 and one way their ministry has strengthened you this month.
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