Paul’s second missionary journey was winding down in our last reading, and here we start his third and final journey. First, Luke, the author of Acts, introduces us to Apollos. It’s always good to read about real-life people besides the apostles and how they responded to the Good News about Jesus and salvation. We can get clues for how we should or should not represent Jesus to our own circle of friends and acquaintances.
Apollos was a Christian Jew teaching about Jesus. It seems a little odd that he wouldn’t know about the Holy Spirit. Imagine his delight in hearing about the power from Paul’s students, Priscilla and Aquila (you may remember them from previous readings). That Jewish couple wanted to help clarify for their brother in Christ all that being a Christ-follower meant. What a great way to show up for Jesus! Continue reading “Acts 18:24-19:22 – How Do We Represent Jesus?”
