After declaring his innocence and job done, Paul commends the elders to watch themselves, the flock and for danger from wolves. This is a daunting task for the young Ephesian elders, and so they must also entrust themselves to the Great and Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ.

Paul knows this will be his final address to the Ephesian elders. What will he say? What will he emphasise? In this speech, Paul marks out 5 aspects of his ministry that reflect gospel faithfulness. Faithful ministers are known, serve humbly through trials, do not hold back God’s Word, minister to all and entrust their…