In the city of Ephesus, lots of people believed in Jesus. They stopped buying little silver statues of a fake goddess named Artemis.
A silversmith named Demetrius got angry, because he was losing money! He gathered the other workers and started a riot.
Thousands of people shouted for two hours, “Great is Artemis!” But a city leader calmed everyone down and sent them home. God's message kept spreading.
Key Verse
So the word of the Lord continued to increase and prevail mightily.Acts 19:20, ESV
Talk About It
Why do you think the silversmiths cared more about money than the truth?
Story Questions
What were people buying in Ephesus?
Little silver statues
Why was Demetrius angry?
He was losing money
How long did the crowd shout?
Two hours
Try This Today
Talk about something you've stopped doing or watching because it doesn't honor God.
Pray Together
God, help your word grow mighty in my heart and in my town. Amen.