05/01/2026
Bible Stories No. 52. Paul's Third missionary Journey (video 12 minutes)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwAiLjs9Ca8
CBM Media 1 May 2026
Paul’s third missionary journey focused on strengthening the growing community of believers.
Travelling once more through Galatia and Phrygia, Paul encouraged the disciples, building them up in faith and helping the churches remain strong. Meanwhile, in Ephesus, a man named Apollos was boldly teaching about Jesus, though his understanding was incomplete. Priscilla and Aquila took him aside and explained the way of God more accurately.
When Paul arrived in Ephesus, he found disciples who had not yet fully understood the message. After teaching them, they were baptised in the name of the Lord Jesus, and the work there began to grow powerfully.
For several years, Paul taught daily, and the word of the Lord spread widely throughout the region. Many people turned away from their former practices, even publicly burning their scrolls of magic, showing a complete change of heart.
God worked in extraordinary ways through Paul. Lives were changed, and the name of the Lord Jesus was held in high honour. But as the message spread, opposition grew. In Ephesus, a silversmith named Demetrius stirred up a riot, fearing that the success of the gospel would damage the trade connected to idol worship.
Despite the unrest, the message continued to move forward.
Paul later travelled through Macedonia and Greece, encouraging the believers. On his return journey, he stopped at Miletus, where he called for the elders from Ephesus. There, he spoke to them with deep emotion, reminding them of his work among them and urging them to remain faithful.
Knowing that hardship lay ahead, Paul entrusted them to God and said farewell.
The gospel had taken root across many regions, and though challenges remained, God’s purpose was continuing to unfold.
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BS52-Paul's Third missionary Journey