Serious Trouble in Ephesus About that time, serious trouble developed in Ephesus concerning the Way. It began with Demetrius, a silversmith who had a large business manufacturing silver shrines of the Greek goddess Artemis. He kept many craftsmen busy. He called them together, along with …
Riots In Ephesus Gems
In these five Gems I took the time to investigate the Demitrius' case and find out what was going on behind the scenes. The case should have been thrown out when it was first presented rather than starting a riot.
Bible Gem 1779 – Demetrius’ Case Ought To Have Been Thrown Out Due to Vested Interest (Acts 19:24-27)
Demetrius’ Case It began with Demetrius, a silversmith who had a large business manufacturing silver shrines of the Greek goddess Artemis. He kept many craftsmen busy. He called them together, along with others employed in similar trades and addressed them as follows: “Gentlemen, you know …
Bible Gem 1780 – Confusion Reigned – A Background Check is Needed (Acts 19:28-41)
Serious Trouble in Ephesus At this their anger boiled, and they began shouting, “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!” Soon the whole city was filled with confusion. Everyone rushed to the amphitheater, dragging along Gaius and Aristarchus, who were Paul’s traveling companions from Macedonia. Paul …
Bible Gem 1781 – The Chant which Started a Riot and the Confusion which Continued It (Acts 19:28-41)
At this their anger boiled, and they began shouting, “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!” Soon the whole city was filled with confusion. Everyone rushed to the amphitheater, dragging along Gaius and Aristarchus, who were Paul’s traveling companions from Macedonia. Paul wanted to go in, …
Bible Gem 1782 – The Mayor Quiets the Crowd and they Disperse (Acts 19:35-41)
Serious Trouble in Ephesus At last the mayor was able to quiet them down enough to speak. “Citizens of Ephesus,” he said. “Everyone knows that Ephesus is the official guardian of the temple of the great Artemis, whose image fell down to us from heaven. …