Tonight we opened our Bibles to Acts chapters eighteen through twenty, and even though we were missing our girl April, it still became a rich conversation full of Scripture, humor, and deep reflection. We followed Paul into Corinth, watched the beauty of his friendship with Aquila and Priscilla, and witnessed how God strengthened him when discouragement pressed in. From there we stepped into Ephesus, where the gospel shook an entire city, magic scrolls burned, demons trembled, and the Word of the Lord prevailed with unstoppable power. Then we traveled into Troas and held our breath as Eutychus fell from the window, only to be raised back to life through the power of God. It reminded us that even ordinary moments can become holy when God is present.
Acts chapter twenty pulled us into a tender farewell scene with the Ephesian elders, marked by tears, humility, courage, and a heart of true shepherding. We heard Paul speak with conviction, warn of wolves, urge bravery, and commit them to the Word of God that is strong enough to sustain them. It was a full study, a long journey, and a meaningful night at the table. We missed April deeply and felt her absence, but we carried on, opened the Word, and let Scripture speak with authority and comfort. Grab your Bible, settle in, and walk with us through these three powerful chapters. The room may have been missing one chair, but the presence of God filled the space completely.