Meanwhile, a certain Jew named Apollos arrived in Ephesus. He was a native of Alexandria and was well-educated and effective in his use of the scriptures. He had been instructed in the way of the Lord and spoke as one stirred up by the Spirit. He taught accurately the things about Jesus, even though he was aware only of the baptism John proclaimed and practiced. He began speaking with confidence in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they received him into their circle of friends and explained to him God’s way more accurately. When he wanted to travel to Achaia, the brothers and sisters encouraged him and wrote to the disciples so they would open their homes to him. Once he arrived, he was of great help to those who had come to believe through grace. He would vigorously defeat Jewish arguments in public debate, using the scriptures to prove that Jesus was the Christ. (Acts 18:24-28, CEB)
Apollos was one educated in the scriptures. He knew them well and after receiving more knowledge from Priscilla and Aquilla who were instructed by Paul, Apollos went on to use the scripture to argue that Jesus was the Messiah. Debating and defeating Jewish arguments in public debate.
How well do you know the scripture?
Do you back down from a debate because you don’t know what to say, or where to find the material you need to counter an argument? I will say I have. It is daunting to face someone who seems to know more than you, but at one point they were just like you. You can learn the things the Bible says and then rely on the Spirit to speak for you. Be like Apollos, learn and grow, to help others learn and grow too.
Loving People. Loving God.
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