Acts 20:17-38
What did the Ephesus leaders know about Paul?
“This man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before the Gentiles and their kings and before the people of Israel. I will show him how much he must suffer for my name.” Acts 9:15-16 – Jesus
How did Paul describe his future to these leaders?
If only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me – the task of testifying to the gospel of God’s grace!” Acts 20:24
What grieved them most was his statement that they would never see his face again.” Acts 20:38
What advice did Paul give the Ephesus Leaders?
I Am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12
Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 – Jesus
And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making His appeal through us.” 2 Corinthians 5:19-20