Pause for thought
When Paul reached an impasse in the synagogue, he withdrew along with the believers to the lecture hall of Tyrannous. It is believed that Paul would have taught during mid day at a time when the hall was vacant because of the uncomfortable mid day heat. The gospel preached in the Holy Spirits power will always draw the hungry if not the comfortable. The message of the Kingdom of God revealed in the powerful name of Jesus was confirmed by the signs of healing and deliverance that God wrought at the hands of Paul 19:11.
Cloths taken from Paul’s body and laid on the sick as an act of faith in Jesus, brought about many healings and deliverances. Some see in these verses the validity for prayer clothes. Whatever our view we must beware of anything that becomes a formula.
The Authority of the Powerful name of Jesus is given only to those who believe in Him. The name of Jesus is not a magic charm, and no one can direct Gods power. These exorcists were trying to use Jesus Name, but they didn’t know Him. Only Jesus can heal and deliver, He chooses who He works through and gives them the authority to minister in His name 19:1
Those who were caught up in evil practices were convicted of their sins, having repented, they burnt the books they showed by their actions the results of true repentance. Demons have no legal right to harass Christian’s who have truly repented 19:20.
Memory verse
The story of what happened spread quickly all through Ephesus, to Jews and Greeks alike. A solemn fear descended on the city, and the name of the Lord Jesus was greatly honoured. Many who became believers confessed their sinful practices. Acts 17-18 N.L.T.
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End Times Bible Truth with Robert Spiller 