Acts 20:17-38

I. His work in Ephesus

A. As a humble servant of the Lord (Acts 20:18-19, 33-34)
B. His manner of teaching (Acts 20:20-21)
1. He kept back nothing that was helpful (Ephesians 4:15; 2 Timothy 4:2)
2. He adapted his teaching methods (public and private)
3. He did not shut anyone out (Ephesians 2:2:12; Romans 1:16)
4. He taught repentance and belief

C. The foundation laid for the church (Acts 20:22-24) – the whole counsel of God (Acts 20:25-27; Ezekiel 3:16-19)

II. His charge to the elders

A. The value of the church (Acts 20:28)
B. The warning of apostasy (Acts 20:29-31; Revelation 2:2-5)
C. Their love for each other and for the church (Acts 20:32-38)