Books Burned, Lives Changed
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Rev. Tetteh-Annor Larbi | November 13 2025 | Acts 19:18-19
KEY VERSE: “Also, many of those who had practiced magic brought their books together and burned them in the sight of all.” (Acts 19:19a, NJKV)
MESSAGE:
As revival swept through Ephesus, many who had practised sorcery came forward to confess their sins. They didn’t just speak of repentance—they demonstrated it by burning their scrolls, worth fifty thousand pieces of silver. It was a public, costly, and permanent act of renouncing their old lives. Their transformation wasn’t hidden; it was visible, radical, and complete.
True repentance always costs something. For the Ephesians, it meant forfeiting income, identity, and influence. But they counted Jesus as worth far more. True repentance is not only turning away from sin but turning to Christ. Many today want change without sacrifice and forgiveness without surrender. But when Christ truly captures your heart, nothing you give up compares to what you gain in Him. Changed lives don’t just confess—they act. FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:
What are you still holding on to that Christ is calling you to burn? It may not be scrolls, but it could be habits, influences, or hidden sins. God’s Spirit brings conviction not to shame us but to free us. May you be courageous enough to let go—so that true transformation can take root.
PRAYER:
Dear Lord Jesus, I desire to serve You faithfully in every aspect of my life. Help me, Holy Spirit, to let go of anything that competes with my love for You. Teach me to cast every weight at the foot of the Cross, never to return to it, as I strive to live for You. For Your dear name’s sake. Amen.
THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.
SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!
The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING
DAILY word study: BURNED Burned (κατακαίω, katakaiō)
The Greek word katakaiō means “to burn down completely” or “to consume by fire.” It describes total destruction — leaving nothing behind. This wasn’t a casual act of disposal; it was a deliberate act of faith.
By burning their scrolls, the Ephesians made a public statement that there was no going back. The fire symbolised full repentance — an end to the old life and a new beginning in Christ.
Reflect on this:
What would it look like to “burn” the things that keep you tied to your old ways? True change leaves no ashes to return to.
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