ATTACKED FROM EVERY SIDE, CHRIST'S GOSPEL STILL PREVAILS

Acts 19:21–41. Pursuing his gospel ministry, Paul came under attack in Ephesus from the Jews who resented his preaching to the Gentiles, from the devotees of the pagan god Artemis (aka Diana) and from the silversmiths who grew rich selling images of Artemis. Arriving in Jerusalem he came under attack from the Jews in the temple and was arrested by the Roman authorities and eventually sent to Rome in chains. But through all these things the gospel prospered, many churches were planted and thousands came to faith in Christ. Encouragement here for us today!