Week 9: Equipped to Shepherd: Paul to the Ephesian Elders

Acts 20 highlights one of the most personal and heartfelt moments in Paul’s ministry. On his way to Jerusalem, he stopped at Miletus and called for the elders of the church in Ephesus to meet him there. Knowing this might be his final time with them, Paul delivered a moving farewell filled with instruction, warning, and encouragement. His message offers one of the clearest pictures in Scripture of what it means to shepherd God’s people with integrity and courage. This lesson emphasizes how God equips leaders to care for His flock, guard against false teachings, and serve with humility, sacrifice, and love.