Fellowship Hall

Paul sent Timothy and Erastus to Macedonia. He remained in Ephesus. People everywhere were talking about "The Way". The idol makers of the city came together under the leadership of Demetrius and stirred up a mob. These craftsmen were afraid they would lose their wealth if people turned from idol worship. The mob gathered but some were not sure what they were protesting. When Alexander beckoned to speak to them, they learned he was a Jew. For two hours they cried out great is Diana. The town clerk quieted the crowd and told them that nothing had been spoken against Diana and she was not blasphemed by those of "The Way." He told Demetrius and the other craftsmen that if they had a complaint, they needed to take it to the law. The crowd was calmed and sent home. Do you speak before you have the facts? Do you just follow the crowd? I look forward to seeing you in Sunday School at 10:00 A.M..