What do open doors, difficult trials, and spiritual maturity have in common? In Acts 19, the Apostle Paul faces opposition, public unrest, and the threat of legal trouble, yet God uses the rule of law to protect Paul and his companions.
In Lesson 121 of A Study of the Book of Acts with Paul's Writings, the teaching examines the riot in Ephesus, the role of the town clerk, and the conflict between the gospel, idolatry, and financial gain. The message also connects Acts 19 and Acts 20 with Paul's letters, including 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, and Romans.
The lesson addresses several important themes:
* Why studying God's Word is essential for anyone who preaches or teaches
* H.B. Charles Jr.'s well-known statement about preaching without a burden to study
* The difference between a contract and God's covenant with Abraham
* Why the church does not replace Israel
* How Paul's Jewish training shaped his ministry and writings
* The way God can use civil authorities to protect His people
* How a crisis can become an open door, depending on our response
* The connection between Paul's missionary journeys and his letters to the churches
* How God gives revelation and understanding throughout the biblical story
The teaching closes with Paul's journey toward Jerusalem and the connection between Acts 20 and the writing of Paul's letters. Follow along in your Bible as the study continues through Acts 19 and into the next stage of Paul's ministry.
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