"All who dwelt in Asia heard the word of the
Lord Jesus, both Jews and the Greeks"
ACTS 19:10b
Paul is quick to resume his work in the
synagogue of Ephesus, a work he began
briefly some months before (18:19-20). As he
has in so many cities across the Roman Empire,
he uses his Jewish roots to gains a hearing in
the synagogue, reasoning from the Scriptures
and persuading the Jews Jesus is their long-
expected Messiah. The positive relationship
that had develop between him and the Ephesian
Jews enables him to minister in this way for three
months. Then division occurs. Though some Jews
are receiving his message, others are refusing to
do so, and they begin to oppose Paul, speaking
"evil of the way before the multitude."
As he has done on earlier occasions (13:46;
18:6), Paul turns away from Jews who refuse to
hear him. He ceases his ministry in the
synagogue and begins teaching in the lecture
hall of a school run by a man name Tyrannus.
Dr. Simon Kistermaker speculate that Tyrannus
Which means "Tyrant," may be a nickname given
by the man's students. Furthermore, building on a
note in the so-called "Western text" of Acts, he
writes that ministers daily in the school from late
morning to late afternoon. If true, Paul may be
using the morning hours for tent makings work.
It appear Paul has established a school of
ministry here, and he continue to run it for two
years with the result that "all who dwelt in Asia
heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and
Greeks." It's possible that students from Paul's
school are going out to found new churches
across the province, perhaps including the seven
churches of Asia Minor mentioned in Revelation
1:11. These student may include such later fellow
minister of Paul as Epaphras (Col. 1:7; 4:12-13),
Tychicus (Acts 20:4; Col 4:7), Trophimus
(Acts 20:4), and Philemon and Archippus
(Philemon.1-2).
Luke also noted that during this times God
does "Unusual" miracles through Paul.
Specifically, clothes or aprons that have touched
his body, being taken to the sick, lead to their
cure. Presumably these are tags and apron Paul
used in his tent making trade. In any case, the
focus is on God, not Paul. "Luke gives no
indication that the people worshiped Paul or that
they idolized his handkerchief or aprons,"'
Kisterlaker writes."[God] demonstrates His
power among the people so that they may turn to
Him in faith and obtain salvation. During this
phase of his ministry, Paul is content to remain in
one place for lengthy time and pour himself into
the lives of other believers. The result are
spectacular. This is the vision Paul shared with
Timothy (2 Tim. 2:2). Ask God to equip you and
strengthen you to disciple others, who will
themselves be able to instruct others.
Lord Jesus, both Jews and the Greeks"
ACTS 19:10b
Paul is quick to resume his work in the
synagogue of Ephesus, a work he began
briefly some months before (18:19-20). As he
has in so many cities across the Roman Empire,
he uses his Jewish roots to gains a hearing in
the synagogue, reasoning from the Scriptures
and persuading the Jews Jesus is their long-
expected Messiah. The positive relationship
that had develop between him and the Ephesian
Jews enables him to minister in this way for three
months. Then division occurs. Though some Jews
are receiving his message, others are refusing to
do so, and they begin to oppose Paul, speaking
"evil of the way before the multitude."
As he has done on earlier occasions (13:46;
18:6), Paul turns away from Jews who refuse to
hear him. He ceases his ministry in the
synagogue and begins teaching in the lecture
hall of a school run by a man name Tyrannus.
Dr. Simon Kistermaker speculate that Tyrannus
Which means "Tyrant," may be a nickname given
by the man's students. Furthermore, building on a
note in the so-called "Western text" of Acts, he
writes that ministers daily in the school from late
morning to late afternoon. If true, Paul may be
using the morning hours for tent makings work.
It appear Paul has established a school of
ministry here, and he continue to run it for two
years with the result that "all who dwelt in Asia
heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and
Greeks." It's possible that students from Paul's
school are going out to found new churches
across the province, perhaps including the seven
churches of Asia Minor mentioned in Revelation
1:11. These student may include such later fellow
minister of Paul as Epaphras (Col. 1:7; 4:12-13),
Tychicus (Acts 20:4; Col 4:7), Trophimus
(Acts 20:4), and Philemon and Archippus
(Philemon.1-2).
Luke also noted that during this times God
does "Unusual" miracles through Paul.
Specifically, clothes or aprons that have touched
his body, being taken to the sick, lead to their
cure. Presumably these are tags and apron Paul
used in his tent making trade. In any case, the
focus is on God, not Paul. "Luke gives no
indication that the people worshiped Paul or that
they idolized his handkerchief or aprons,"'
Kisterlaker writes."[God] demonstrates His
power among the people so that they may turn to
Him in faith and obtain salvation. During this
phase of his ministry, Paul is content to remain in
one place for lengthy time and pour himself into
the lives of other believers. The result are
spectacular. This is the vision Paul shared with
Timothy (2 Tim. 2:2). Ask God to equip you and
strengthen you to disciple others, who will
themselves be able to instruct others.
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