Acts 20 - When Wolves Come
Pastor Wes Denham
In this message, Pastor Wes examines Acts 20:17-35, where Paul warns the Ephesian elders about the dangers they will face after his departure. Paul, knowing that he will not return, emphasizes that he has declared the full counsel of God and lived with integrity among them. Pastor Wes highlights Paul’s warning that “savage wolves” will infiltrate the church, seeking to deceive believers and draw them away from the truth. He urges the congregation to remain grounded in Scripture, explaining that truth is not merely a set of principles but embodied in the person of Jesus Christ. Pastor Wes also encourages believers to test teachings against the Word of God and remain vigilant against falsehoods, knowing that the Holy Spirit will guide them into all truth.
Pastor Wes focuses on Paul’s farewell to the Ephesian elders in Acts 20, warning them of “savage wolves” who will come into the church to lead believers astray. He emphasizes that the truth is not a formula but a person—Jesus Christ, the ultimate truth. Believers must stay rooted in the full counsel of God’s Word and be aware of false teachers who distort the truth for personal gain.