Paul, the disciple (Chris Gresham-Britt)

This emotional scene is the last of Paul’s itinerant ministry—while a free man, anyway. He feels strongly to return to Jerusalem, with the sense that he will never be able to return. He has grown close to the leaders of the Ephesian church. They have worked closely in ministry, with Paul discipling them as he went. This is the moment he releases the church to them. It’s a stark reminder that a life following Jesus is not without cost. What can we learn from Paul's example?