In Acts 20:17-38, Paul passed the torch of ministry to the elders of the church in Ephesus. In his speech to them, Paul described the character of elders and their work of ministry. With a few such elders as Paul described, the church has the team it needs to fulfill the mission that God has given it.
Paul's ministry took some unexpected turns, but through it all the Lord showed He was in control.
God sent his unique Son in human flesh to be the propitiation for sins, Savior of the world, and life for all who believe.
As we ended the first chapter of Ruth, there was a ray of hope for the two widows. Maybe they would not starve to...