The Life of Paul Week 18

In Acts 19, we see the difference between simply knowing the name of Jesus and truly surrendering our lives to Him. Through the events in Ephesus, we’re reminded that Jesus’ name is not a magic formula to get what we want, and His power is not something to use for personal gain. God desires more than religious words or outward appearances—He desires a genuine relationship with us. As the believers in Ephesus demonstrated, true repentance requires real change. It means turning away from the things that pull us from God, letting go of our old ways, and choosing to follow Jesus with complete surrender and no intention of going back.