“Meanwhile a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was a learned man, with a thorough knowledge of the Scriptures. He had been instructed in the way of the Lord, and he spoke with great fervour and taught about Jesus accurately, though he knew only the baptism of John. He began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they invited him to their home and explained to him the way of God more adequately.” “When Apollos wanted to go to Achaia, the brothers and sisters encouraged him and wrote to the disciples there to welcome him. When he arrived, he was a great help to those who by grace had believed. For he vigorously refuted his Jewish opponents in public debate, proving from the Scriptures that Jesus was the Messiah.” (Acts 18:24–28 NIV11)
– Fervour and vigour are not about volume
– Humility to learn more
– You don’t have to know everything (!), but you do need to be an active on-going student
– “Perhaps it’s not theology we’re missing, but rather theological integrity. Many have the knowledge but lack the courage to admit the discrepancy between what we know and how we live.” Forgotten God, Francis Chan
– ‘help’ – adjusted his teaching to their needs. Not about ‘pleasing’ them, but responding. i.e. his agenda was subject to theirs
– Not ‘helping’ himself
– Discernment
– Praying about what to teach
– Asking others what to teach
– Sign up for AIM: https://www.aimukandireland.com/courses
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