SECTION 4 - PAUL’S THIRD MISSIONARY JOURNEY (ACTS 18:23-21:16)

Day 13: Acts 18:23-19:7 - Paul, Apollos, and John’s Baptism in Ephesus

We meet Apollos, a learned and gifted evangelist, in Ephesus. But his message, while accurate, is not quite complete. He only knows the baptism of John.

What do you think he was preaching? (see Acts 19:4, Mark 1:1-8)

Priscilla and Aquila take Apollos aside and teach him the way of God more completely. How does that change his message? (verse 28)

How does this help us understand the second baptism, receiving of the Holy Spirit, and speaking in tongues that occurs when Paul comes to Ephesus after Apollos has left? (Acts 19:1-7)

If someone said that you need to receive a second baptism in the Spirit and speak in tongues or you are missing out as a Christian (or aren’t a Christian), what would you say?

1. Thank God for one thing from the passage

2. Ask God for help with one thing you've challenged by from your reading and reflection today

3. Pray for Linda McKerrell