Reading: Acts 18:23-28 NLT

After spending some time in Antioch, Paul went back through Galatia and Phrygia, visiting and strengthening all the believers.

Meanwhile, a Jew named Apollos, an eloquent speaker who knew the Scriptures well, had arrived in Ephesus from Alexandria in Egypt. He had been taught the way of the Lord, and he taught others about Jesus with an enthusiastic spirit and with accuracy. However, he knew only about John’s baptism.

When Priscilla and Aquila heard him preaching boldly in the synagogue, they took him aside and explained the way of God even more accurately.

Apollos had been thinking about going to Achaia, and the brothers and sisters in Ephesus encouraged him to go. They wrote to the believers in Achaia, asking them to welcome him.

When he arrived there, he proved to be of great benefit to those who, by God’s grace, had believed. He refuted the Jews with powerful arguments in public debate. Using the Scriptures, he explained to them that Jesus was the Messiah.

Prayer: Heavenly Father – Thank you for raising up preachers, teachers and evangelists in every generation, in every tribe and nation… people who are compelled by your Spirit to reach people for Jesus. Holy Spirit – open their hearts and minds to the Word of truth found in Scripture… immerse them in your Word. Continually correct any false impressions or cultural biases they may have and give them the wisdom and courage to apply your Word with clarity and power to the world i which they live. Lord Jesus – you are Lord of all… reign in the hearts of all your people wherever they may be today. And, call forth your people like a mighty army to advance your Kingdom throughout the world. To God be the glory. Amen.

Spiritual Song: “Shine” – Matt Redman (Passion 07)