The city of Ephesus was an economic gateway in the ancient world that connected Europe with the East. It was the home of the famed temple of Diana (Artemis) which stood as a cultural symbol of pagan worship and the backdrop to the challenges that the church faced in everyday life. In this lesson, pastor Philip Jackson begins a study on the book of Ephesians and lays out the cultural significance of the historic church on the Mediterranean coast.

Scriptures Cited: Acts 18:24-28, 19:1-41; Revelation 2:1-7; Ephesians 1-6

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