What is the theme of this chapter?
The work at Corinth and Ephesus.
What is the key verse(s) of this chapter? Verses 5-6
When Silas and Timothy arrived from Macedonia, Paul was occupied with the word, testifying to the Jews that the Christ was Jesus. And when they opposed and reviled him, he shook out his garments and said to them, “Your blood be on your own heads! I am innocent. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.”
What can I apply to my life from this chapter (things to do/avoid)?
Apollos received his advanced theological training, not from any of the great leaders of the day, but from two humble tentmakers — and one of them was a woman. This encourages me, that maybe I too could be used of the Lord in this way.
Additional observations/questions:
When Aquila and Priscilla first heard Apollos preach they, of course, recognized his great teaching ability. They also noticed that he got no further than the baptism of John and the teachings of Christ on earth. Instead of taking him to task for his limitations or criticizing him to others, they "took him aside" (maybe inviting him to dinner or visit with them) "and explained to him the way of God more accurately." This is the way we should encourage each other to grow in the Lord, not by arguing with one another.
The work at Corinth and Ephesus.
What is the key verse(s) of this chapter? Verses 5-6
When Silas and Timothy arrived from Macedonia, Paul was occupied with the word, testifying to the Jews that the Christ was Jesus. And when they opposed and reviled him, he shook out his garments and said to them, “Your blood be on your own heads! I am innocent. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.”
What can I apply to my life from this chapter (things to do/avoid)?
Apollos received his advanced theological training, not from any of the great leaders of the day, but from two humble tentmakers — and one of them was a woman. This encourages me, that maybe I too could be used of the Lord in this way.
Additional observations/questions:
When Aquila and Priscilla first heard Apollos preach they, of course, recognized his great teaching ability. They also noticed that he got no further than the baptism of John and the teachings of Christ on earth. Instead of taking him to task for his limitations or criticizing him to others, they "took him aside" (maybe inviting him to dinner or visit with them) "and explained to him the way of God more accurately." This is the way we should encourage each other to grow in the Lord, not by arguing with one another.
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