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. – Acts 18:24-25
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A Jew from Alexandria, Egypt, Apollos was a remarkable man. He didn’t know much about Jesus, but what he did know genuinely excited him. Apollos was eloquent, strong in the Scriptures. And what he knew, he taught accurately and with bold passion.
Aquila and Priscilla helped Apollos fully understand about Jesus Christ and His resurrection. And that equipped him to become truly effective in his ministry. He also received letters of reference from the church in Ephesus. With these, Apollos served effectively in Achaia, refuting the Jews publicly.
However, among the Corinthians there arose a divisive spirit. Against Apollos’ wishes, there was a group that claimed him as their mentor, to the exclusion of Paul and Peter. Paul considered Apollos a trusted co-worker and colleague (1 Corinthians 3:9) where one sowed and the other watered. Paul deals with this partisanship in Corinthians 1:12-13 by reminding the church that Christ is not divided, and neither should we be.
In summary, Apollos was a man with a zeal for the Lord and a talent for preaching. He laboured in the Lord’s work, aiding the ministry of the apostles and faithfully building up the church. He used his God-given gifts to promote God’s work.
For what are you using your God-given gifts?
Lord, help me use all that I am to serve you, I pray.
Extended Reading – Acts 18:19-28; Acts 19:1-41
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