After that little uproar, Paul called the disciples together they went to Macedonia. After convincing people about the good news there it was on to Greece for three months. The Jews lay in wait for him there as he was about the sail to Syria so he returned to Macedonia. Sopater of Berea, Aristarchus and Secundus of Thessalonia, Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus, and Tychicus and Trophimus of Asia accompanied him. Why it’s constantly important to list the minor characters of this little drama is beyond me. Maybe they were like producer credits back then.
They the sailed to Philippi after the days of the unleavened bread and came to Troas, where people had been waiting for the, five days later, and they stayed there for seven days.
The disciple came together to have a meal and Paul preached to them until midnight. There were many lights in the upper chamber where they had gathered. In the window was a certain young man named Eutychus who had fallen into a deep sleep and fell from the third loft and was taken up dead. Paul went down and embraced him explain to the folk not to trouble themselves with concern for this young man, he was still alive. So Paulie had some dinner with them, and talked until sun up and left. And the Young man was alive and that made everyone super happy! Hurray!
On to Assos, were some folks sailed to get there but Paul chose to go by foot. They took him in then went to Mitylene. And the they sailed to Chios, then to Samos, and they stayed in Trogyllium and then on to Miletus. Paul went to sail by Ephesus because he didn’t want to spend any time in Asia, then he rushed of to Jerusalem fot the day of the Pentecost. But when he got to Miletus he sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church.
When they came to him he said “You know, the first day that I came to Asia, after the way I’ve been with you through all of the seasons serving the Lord with all humility, with many tears and temptations which befell me by lying in wait with the Jews. And how I didn’t hold back anything that would profit you, But I’ve shown you and taught you publicly, from house to house, testifying to both the Jews and the Greeks about repentance towards God and faith for Lord JC. Now I’m moved by the spirit to go to Jerusalem, and I don’t know what’s going to happen to me there.
Excerpt that the Holy Ghost was seen in every city saying that bonds and afflictions wait for me. But I don’t mind because my life isn’t so dear to me. I will follow my fate with joy and believing in what I’ve been preaching about Lord Jesus, to show the gospel of the grace of God. And now you won’t see me anymore. I want you to record this day that I am pure from the blood of all men. I told you what God’s plan is. So take heed for yourselves and the flock. The Holy Ghost made you the overseers, you have to feed the church of
God that he purchased with his own blood.
I know that after I leave, grievous wolves will enter the flock. And some of your own will rise speaking perverse things (Really Paul, is it more talk about circumcision, “members” and other genital talk?) and drawing disciples with them. Uh oh! Does Paulie have a little conflict with some of the brethren? So watch and remember that in three year’s time I never stopped trying to warn everyone day and night with my tears.
So now brethren, I’m telling you to preach the word of God’s grace, which builds you up and gives you a legacy among the sacred. I don’t want any man’s silver, god or apparel. You know that my hands have taken care of the things I need and the needs of those around me. I have showed you all things so when you labor support the weak, and remember JC’s words. He said that it’s better to give than receive.”
Which is awesome! I always like it when Santa says that! But Paulie, when did JC say that? And who did he say it to?
When he was done talking he knelt down and prayed with them all. And they all fell around him and hugged and kissed Paulie. They were really upset that they wouldn’t see their beloved Paulie anymore. And they accompanies him onto the ship.
These kids seem to love walking into death's hands. If you know someone is waiting to kill you and you go and see them and don't try to reason with them or put up any fight, isn't that just a screwed up version of suicide... and last I checked, isn't that a sin? Oh well I guess.
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