Great is Ephesian Artemis

“Great is Ephesian Artemis”
Acts 19.23-41

We ought to know the scene by now. We see it often enough on our television screens. A huge gathering, assembled in the street and the public square. Faces are flushed with excitement and anger. Being reminded of some great hero or leader has whipped them up into excitement, and they are eager to show what’s what. The chanting gets louder and louder, rhythmic and strong, summoning up the energy of blood, tribal identity and local pride. It’s designed to give energy to those who are going out to fight their battles, and to strike terror into their enemies. It often works...

Taken from Acts for Everyone Part 2 by Tom Wright