Apollos to Corinth - Acts 18:17-28

For years, Paul Harvey hosted a popular radio program called "The Rest of the Story."  This broadcast was famous for searching out people or situations many were familiar with and digging even deeper for more information.  The broadcaster would present an account to the audience that was familiar to most listeners.  He would build up the tension, laying out facts widely known. Then, just before delivering the punch, there would be a commercial break preceded by the words, "In a moment...the rest of the story."

It is this type of situation we find ourselves in today, as we journey to Ephesus with Paul and his missionary team consisting of Aquila and Priscilla.  While in Ephesus, Priscilla and Aquila heard a young Jewish man named Apollos, speak in the synagogue. They invited the man to their home and instructed him more fully about Jesus.

It seems Apollos knew of John the Baptist and the repentance he preached so boldly, but did fully understand everything about Baptism.  Once his mentors taught him about Jesus Christ's death, resurrection and our resulting salvation, he was fully equipped.  He knew the rest of the story and could share it with others. And he did.

Heavenly Father, I pray that you would put someone in my path to share Your wisdom with me.  I pray too that I be equipped to mentor disciples for You as well.   Amen.


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