• Maligned the Way
  • Curse
  • Speak evil of
  • To blaspheme it
    • Speak irreverently about God or sacred things
• The Way
  • The doctrines of the Gospel
  • Stories and truths about Jesus

Note: 1 Cor. 16:7-9 NIV 

Note: vs. 11-12 (Acts 5:12-16)

Jesus was stepping into Artemis’ territory.

Note: vs. 13-16 

• “Vagabond Jews”
  • Travelers
  • Pretending to tell fortunes
  • Cure diseases by charms
  • Cast out demons
  • Exorcisms

They found a “New charm” in the name of the Lord Jesus

Matthew 7:22-23 NIV 

Note: vs. 17-22

God was behind all of this great work.

Note: vs. 19

• Witchcraft/sorcery
  • The use of magic
  • Communication with the devil or evil spirits

Acts 18:23 NIV 

The gospel was shutting down the Greek gods and goddesses.

• Paul came face to face with every demonic fiber of the society in Ephesus

Note: vs. 17

• The Greek’s became afraid of the name of the Lord Jesus
• Why? Power
  • Note: Mark 5:11-17

3 take a ways

1. Acknowledge God’s power over the evil in our world
2. Acknowledge the power in the name of Jesus
3. Acknowledge the change that takes place in the life of those who are touched by the powerful name of Jesus