The city of Ephesus was one of the crown jewels of the Roman Empire; rich, religious, and restless. It was home to the temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and a center for magic, trade, and spiritual darkness. When Paul entered this city, he didn’t come with political influence or wealth, but with the power of the Gospel. Because of the Gospel the entire spiritual landscape of Ephesus began to shift. In Acts 19, we see what happens when the reign of Christ collides with the idols of culture. It’s a story of revival, repentance, and resistance. This pattern that still repeats today whenever the gospel truly takes root in the hearts of a community.