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Back In Acts
This morning we are back in the book of Acts.
You may remember we left Paul and his group in the city of Corinth.
As you remember, it was during his approximately 18 month stay in Corinth that he wrote 1 and 2 Thessalonians.
Today we return to .
If you have your Bibles, I want to encourage you to turn with me to and we’ll begin reading with verse 18. .
Paul’s Travels
Paul left the brothers and sisters in Corinth and sailed for Syria.
He was accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila.
Timothy & Silas most likely remained in Achaia
He left from Cenchrea.
(Sin’ shrea)
Pronounced “Sin’ shera” which was Corinth’s southeastern port.
Before Paul left, he cut his hair off because of a vow he had taken.
While we don’t know when the vow was made, it is scholars surmise that it was probably made a year and a half before.
It is highly suspected that Paul took a Nazarite vow.
During the vow, Paul would have allowed his hair to grow out.
Now since the vow was over before he left Cenchrea he had his hair cut.
Acts 18:19-
They went to Ephesus
Where Paul left Priscilla & Aquila
Paul went to the synagogue to reason with the Jews.
The Jews wanted Paul to stay longer, but he said he would come back at a later time.
Paul goes on to Caesarea and greets the church.
Then Paul goes down to Antioch—where he started!
Acts 18:
After a short visit—Paul strengthens the disciples throughout Galatia and Phrygia.
After a short visit—Paul strengthens the disciples throughout Galatia and Phrygia.
Meet Apollos of Alexandria.
Acts 18:24-
Apollos was a Jew
Apollos was a Jew
Apollos had a thorough knowledge of the Scriptures.
Had been accurately taught about Jesus.
But his teaching only went as far as the baptism of John.
He spoke boldly in the synagogue.
In Ephesus Apollos meets Priscilla & Aquila.
Priscilla & Aquila take him home and explained to him the way of God more adequately.
Apollos wanted to go to Achaia
The brothers & sisters encouraged him to go.
They wrote letters of introduction for him.
Arriving at Achaia he became a great help.
Vigorously refuted the Jews in public debate.
He was able to prove from the Scriptures that Jesus was the Messiah.
SO WHAT?
So What Does This Mean To Me?
Paul’s focus was on sharing the Gospel.
We need to focus on sharing the Gospel.
We need to encourage other believers around us!
Like Apollos—we need to have a thorough knowledge of the Scriptures!
Share what you know to the best of your ability!
We need to help others grow in their knowledge & understanding.
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