Biblical Narratives Podcast Andy Ragone

Paul, Gaius, and a sickly Aristarchus flee from Ephesus after a brief farewell to the likes of Priscilla, Aquila, Epaphras and some of the other young Ephesian leaders.

Acts 20:1-2; 2 Corinthians 1:8-10

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Ephesus nearly riots and gathers in the Theater to protest Paul’s ministry

Acts 19:28-41; 2 Timothy 4:5-8; Philippians 1:20-24; 1 Corinthians 15:30-31

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Dimitrius hosts a banquet for his trade guild, where he motivates his colleagues to arrest Paul and his followers to face an angry Ephesian crowd.

Acts 19:23-34; Matthew 11:11-14, 18-19

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Jewish leaders send Alexander as their representative to the city officials in an effort to separate themselves from the rapidly growing church. Dimitrius begins to beat the war drums against the Teacher from Syria. Timothy and Erastus arrive in Macedonia and remain there while sending Gaius and Aristarchus with an update to Paul.

Acts 19:22-28; Matthew 28:18-20; Matthew 21:40-45; Philippians 2:9-11

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Dimitrius conducts reconnaissance of the rapidly growing Christ community; Paul sends Sosthanes back to Corinth with important instructions. Aquila encourages Epaphras to minister in Colossae.

Acts 19:21-24; Galatians 4:19-29; Acts 21:18-21; Philippians 3:2-7

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Eliezer turns away from his magical practices; Paul and Sosthanes begin writing First Corinthians; Ephesus turns away from its magic practices.

Acts 19:17-20; Matthew 10:34-39; James 3:1-5; James 3:13-18

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