Acts 20:7-16 – The Lord’s Day

During Paul’s lengthy preaching at Troas a young man called Eutychus fell out of the window, down into the courtyard, and Paul (like Elijah in 1 Kings 17:21 and Elisha in 2 Kings 4:24) went down to the courtyard, fell upon him and embraced him and he came to life. This was undoubtedly one of the signs of an apostle (2 Corinthians 12:12). It also showed that Christ, in whose name Paul acted, is the life-giving Saviour. Just as he could give further life in this world, so he can give life everlasting in the world to come.

Paul hastened on to Jerusalem to be there by Pentecost, either for the evangelistic opportunity or for the unity of the church, Jew and Gentile.

Questions
1. How does the miracle fit in with Christ showing himself as the way, the truth and the life?

Prayer Points
1. Pray for the preaching and hearing of God’s Word tomorrow.
2. Use prayer points from your congregation.
3. Pray for family matters.