In Story Form

The scene: 

One of Seven Wonders in the Ancient World

     After his long journey, he disembarked on the shore. Having left Rome, did he cross the Adriatic to Macedonia, then to Athens, and across the Aegean Sea, east to Asia? Or did he sail along the Mediterranean route, south of civilization?

     In any case, his journey was far more than 800 miles as a crow would fly. All in Roman territory. There must have been some importance for his grueling trip. 

     He steps onto Harbor Street. The empire's awesome workmanship awaits. 

     There is an amphitheater with some 25,000 seats, largest in the world. He imagines it filled with worshipers. 

     Then, the Temple of Artemis, with more than 100 marble pillars, each 56 feet high. The city is known as the "Servant of the Goddess."

     He passes through the gate of Augustus, and by the Library of Celsus, known to hold thousands of scrolls. Under one of the aqueducts, he continues. Nearby...a complex of baths. 

     Next, the synagogue where Paul spoke for three months, though his listeners were not inclined to believe. Finally, with night coming on, this traveler arrives at his destination.  

"Tychicus! My friend! What joy to see you."

"Greetings, my fellow worker. Are you well?"

"Yes. Yes. But you. You look exhausted. Please come in."

"I am weary, true. But seeing you restores my spirit." 

"Where have you been? And what draws you back to Ephesus? 

Maybe you wish to be a tourist this visit." 

"Ah. I have been a tourist today. 

But no. It is you and the brothers. I must see you all."

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