"For he vigorously refuted the Jews in public debate, proving from the Scripture that Jesus was the Christ." Acts 18:28
This verse speaks of Apollos, a fiery preacher that Aquila and Priscilla mentored. They were Paul’s tentmaker friends. In the early church, there was a lot of ministry training going on. Apollos needed to be taken deeper in his understanding of the faith, and as he grasped it, he then vigorously and passionately shared his deeper faith and used the Word of God to support his claims about Jesus being the Messiah and the Way. When we will study the Bible with those who are more knowledgeable and more mature we can be used to reach others. Sometimes it is very convenient to not know enough to share. It is like not knowing how to swim well and using that as an excuse to not get in the water at all. Or, not knowing how to dance, so you refuse to even try. You may not be an Apollos, or a Paul, or a Priscilla or Aquila, but if you will learn more you could be passionate about your faith and a much better witness. Apollos was a natural preacher, but needed training and deepening. How could God use you if you let go of your excuses? I am not a strong swimmer, but I always get in the water. Early on I learned from friends and took calculated risks. What could you vigorously do with some training?
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