The Bible Recap

Day 346 (Acts 20-23) - Year 7

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Dec 12, 2025
Tara-Leigh Cobble dives into Paul's remarkable journey through Ephesus, recounting his miraculous raising of Eutychus. She emphasizes Paul's warnings about impending suffering and shares his parting advice on doctrine and generosity. The episode explores prophetic signs from Philip and Agabus, alongside a vivid account of Paul joining a Nazarite vow. Tensions rise with a temple riot, leading to Paul's strategic defense in Hebrew and divine reassurances during imprisonment. A plot for his assassination adds drama as God's providence guides his path.
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ANECDOTE

Eutychus Falls Asleep And Is Rescued

  • A young man named Eutychus falls asleep during Paul's long sermon and plummets three stories to his death.
  • Paul raises him back to life and then keeps preaching until sunrise before they eat breakfast.
INSIGHT

Persecution Confirms Paul's Calling

  • Paul knows the Spirit warns him of imprisonment and affliction in every city, yet he keeps going because God gave him the ministry.
  • He expects to die soon but finds peace knowing he's preached the fullness of the gospel.
INSIGHT

Warnings Turn Into Confirmation

  • Locals in Tyre and Caesarea warn Paul not to go to Jerusalem after prophetic signs, mixing God's revelation with their fear.
  • Paul treats these warnings as confirmation of God's plan rather than deterrents.
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