With Isaiah Struve from Gateway North Austin
Acts 19 tells the story of Paul's ministry in the city of Ephesus. Paul arrives in Ephesus and encounters some disciples who had only received the baptism of John the Baptist and were not yet aware of the Holy Spirit. Paul explains to them the full message of Jesus and baptizes them in the name of Jesus. As they are baptized, the Holy Spirit comes upon them, and they begin speaking in tongues and prophesying.
For two years God works through Paul to perform many miracles, and people bring handkerchiefs and aprons from his body to the sick, who are then healed. Exorcists attempt to cast out evil spirits in the name of Jesus, using Paul's name as well, but the evil spirit recognizes their lack of authority and overpowers them, causing them to flee in fear. This story causes many in Ephesus to fear the name of Jesus and the power of God.
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