Acts 18:19-19:41

Today was more detailed description of Paul's preaching and how Christianity was slowly spread across the world. Including losts of healing and miracles.

I thought the story about the idol makers to be interesting because it shows a practical reason as to why people were against Christianity. These people weren't worried about their souls as much as they were their wallets. The spreading of Christianity was putting a serious dent in the bank account of the folks who made all the idols that one must have in ones home prior to Jesus.

Just like today, if money is brought into the mix, things can get spicy. They have a huge meeting at the Temple of Artemis and chant for 2hrs. But like most huge crowds of angry shouting people, not everyone even knew what they were shouting about.

Luckily, there is a wise town clerk who handles the situation brilliantly. He said if the silversmiths had a problem with anyone that the courts are open for business, and then he dismissed the crowd. I think that went fairly well, considering....