The Ephesian Elders Fascinating Paul In Acts 20: 1-14

The picture I drew is the Ephesian elders bidding Paul adieu before going on the boat. The apostles who were accompanying Paul in his journey in Acts 20:1-21:14 were Sopater, Aristarchus, Secundus, Gaius, Timothy, and Tychicus. They travelled through Greece, Tyre, and Caesarea. Instead of trying to convert in this journey, Paul and his companions were hoping to motivate and strengthen the belief of several churches and elders instead. In Acts 20:1-21:14, it shows us multiple events of God using Paul as His chosen instrument which makes this journey successful. Paul was able to perform a miracle, act upon Acts 1:8, as well as speak to various churches and elders. While Paul was visiting Toras, he raised a young man, named Eutychus from the dead (Acts 20:7-12). During midnight, Paul was talking to an audience; Eutychus was present but ended up
Unfortunately, he fell from a window on the third floor and died. “Paul went down, threw himself on the young man and put his arms around him. “Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “He’s alive!” (Acts 20:10). This miracle exposed the people to the amazing things that God can do through you if you have faith and believe. When Paul was with the Ephesian elders, he told them vital information of what would happen when joining the Way. “Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God… I know that after I leave, savage wolves will come among you and will not spare the flock… Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified” (Acts 20: 28-32). Paul advises them to supervise and protect their brothers and sisters as well as themselves and to fulfill the Christian Mission. In addition, Paul warns them of false teachers and those who want to bring the members of God’s church away from God. Paul also shared