October 13, 2021
ACTS 18-19
One of the great hopes of all our lives as followers of Christ is that we can become MORE. More useful, more loving, more gracious, more like Christ, a better witness, etc. Apollos was such a man. We only have five verses in the whole Bible that describe him (Acts 18:24-28), but look at the phrases God uses.
LONG LEARNING
His growth didn't happen overnight. Apollos was a man who applied his heart to learning God's Word. This only occurs through a disciplined study, beyond what others might do, of God's Word. He had an aggressive passion for Christ and a very teachable heart. You don't sense any of the pride that aborts learning. When Priscilla and Aquila come to "explain the way of God more accurately" to him, he gladly receives from them. This is the mark of a truly wise man.
As a result of this spiritual pursuit, Apollos became stronger in the Lord, and the testimony of his life is powerful—so powerful that it was worth noting for all time in the Scriptures. Apollos became a man who ...
LEARNING AND FIRE
What you love about this brief description is the clear impression of the roots of His life. He had a deep Biblical understanding and a deep love for Jesus. Some people love Jesus but won't apply themselves to the study of the Word and become spiritually unstable. Others study the Word with no passion for Christ and become harsh, proud, and even Phariseeical. Apollos had both grace and truth, just like the One he followed.
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This is only possible with God’s aid. He tells us to draw near to Him, and He will draw near to us. But that approach begins with a plea for His help in this foundational task. It is our most important step of every day and throughout the day. We must be aware of God.
