11 God was performing extraordinary miracles by the hands of Paul, 12 so that handkerchiefs or aprons were even carried from his body to the sick, and the diseases left them and the evil spirits went out. 13 But also some of the Jewish exorcists, who went from place to place, attempted to name over those who had the evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, "I adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preaches." 14 Seven sons of one Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, were doing this. 15 And the evil spirit answered and said to them, "I recognize Jesus, and I know about Paul, but who are you?" 16 And the man, in whom was the evil spirit, leaped on them and subdued all of them and overpowered them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.

Acts 19:11-16

17 This became known to all, both Jews and Greeks, who lived in Ephesus; and fear fell upon them all and the name of the Lord Jesus was being magnified. 18 Many also of those who had believed kept coming, confessing and disclosing their practices. 19 And many of those who practiced magic brought their books together and began burning them in the sight of everyone; and they counted up the price of them and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver. 20 So the word of the Lord was growing mightily and prevailing.

Acts 19:17-20

16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, "BUT THE RIGHTEOUS man SHALL LIVE BY FAITH."

ROMANS

1:16-17

23 Sing to the Lord, all the earth; Proclaim good tidings of His salvation from day to day. 24 Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples. 25 For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; He also is to be feared above all gods.

1 CHRONICLES

16:23-25

But you are A CHOSEN RACE, A royal PRIESTHOOD, A HOLY NATION, A PEOPLE FOR God's OWN POSSESSION, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light

1 PETER

2:9

R2L: Unleashing God’s WordFour Results

I. There is confirmation (19:11-12)

11 God was performing extraordinary miracles by the hands of Paul, 12 so that handkerchiefs or aprons were even carried from his body to the sick, and the diseases left them and the evil spirits went out.

A. Teaches us the power of God

B. Teaches us the purpose of God

R2L: Unleashing God’s WordFour Results

II. There will be counterfeits (19:13-16)

13 But also some of the Jewish exorcists, who went from place to place, attempted to name over those who had the evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, "I adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preaches." 14 Seven sons of one Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, were doing this. 15 And the evil spirit answered and said to them, "I recognize Jesus, and I know about Paul, but who are you?" 16 And the man, in whom was the evil spirit, leaped on them and subdued all of them and overpowered them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.

R2L: Unleashing God’s WordFour Results

II. There will be counterfeits (19:13-16)

A. Counterfeit Christians seek to use Jesus to their own benefit. (19:13)

B. Counterfeit Christians will be condemned (19:14-16)

R2L: Unleashing God’s WordFour Results

II. There will be changed lives (19:17-20)

A. Where God’s Word is Unleashed, unbelievers will pay attention (17)

This became known to all, both Jews and Greeks, who lived in Ephesus; and fear fell upon them all and the name of the Lord Jesus was being magnified.

B. Where God’s Word is Unleashed, believers will take action (18-20)

This became known to all, both Jews and Greeks, who lived in Ephesus; and fear fell upon them all and the name of the Lord Jesus was being magnified.

II. There will be changed lives (19:17-20)

1. There will be “believing” (18a)Many also of those who had believed kept coming…

B. Where God’s Word is Unleashed, believers will take action (18-20)

…confessing and disclosing their practices.

2. There will be “confession” (18b)

18 Many also of those who had believed kept coming, confessing and disclosing their practices. 19 And many of those who practiced magic brought their books together and began burning them in the sight of everyone; and they counted up the price of them and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver. 20 So the word of the Lord was growing mightily and prevailing.

3 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

Matthew 5:3-4

The question is not whether you are satisfied with your life.

THOUGHT

The question is whether God is satisfied with your life.

II. There will be changed lives (19:17-20)

1. There will be “believing” (18a)Many also of those who had believed kept coming…

B. Where God’s Word is Unleashed, believers will take action (18-20)

…confessing and disclosing their practices.

2. There will be “confession” (18b)

And many of those who practiced magic brought their books together and began burning them in the sight of everyone; and they counted up the price of them and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver.

3. There will be “repentance” (19)

22 that, in reference to your former manner of life, you lay aside the old self [put off], which is being corrupted in accordance with the lusts of deceit, 23 and that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind, 24 and put on the new self, which in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth.

EPHESIANS

4:22-24

II. There will be changed lives (19:17-20)

1. There will be “believing” (18a)

B. Where God’s Word is Unleashed, believers will take action (18-20)

2. There will be “confession” (18b)

3. There will be “repentance” (19)

4. There will be “a new purpose” (20)

So the word of the Lord was growing mightily and prevailing.

1. Read and meditate on the Word (Psalm 119:97)

Applications

O how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day.

2. Memorize the Word (Psalm 119:9-11)

9 How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping it according to Your word. 10 With all my heart I have sought You; Do not let me wander from Your commandments.11 Your word I have treasured in my heart, That I may not sin against You.

3. Write the word out on a piece of paper, a 3 by 5 card, send yourself an email. Do not copy and paste, rather type it out.(Ezra 7:10; 2

Timothy 2:15)

Applications

Ezra 7:10For Ezra had set his heart to study the law of the Lord and to practice it, and to teach His statutes and ordinances in Israel.

2 Timothy 2:1515 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.  

4. Be determined to share a verse, at least one verse with someone on a daily basis. Be relentless with this. Discipline yourself to share at least one verse with another person on a daily basis.(Psalm 40:9-10)

Applications

9 I have proclaimed glad tidings of righteousness in the great congregation; Behold, I will not restrain my lips, O Lord, You know. 10 I have not hidden Your righteousness within my heart; I have spoken of Your faithfulness and Your salvation; I have not concealed Your lovingkindness and Your truth from the great congregation.

5. Get a gift Bible and underline or highlight some of your favorite verses and give it to someone.(Deuteronomy 6:7-9)

Applications

7 You shall teach them diligently to your sons and shall talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way and when you lie down and when you rise up. 8 You shall bind them as a sign on your hand and they shall be as frontals on your forehead. 9 You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.

6. Attend any, as many, Bible studies as possible. Use the studies to learn about the Word, or to impart truth about the word. Do not neglect such times of fellowship.(Hebrews

10:23-25)

Applications

23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful; 24 and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, 25 not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.

7. Respond in kind to the proclaimed Word. If you are asked what you are reading in the Word; ask that person what he or she is reading. If you are given a testimony of how God's Word has changed someone, seek to proclaim how the Word of God is changing you.(Romans 12:10)

Applications

Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor;