Paul went from Corinth in Greece to Ephesus in modern-day Turkey. In Ephesus, Priscilla, Aquilla and he met Apollos of Alexander, a biblically strong speaker and debater. Apollos becomes a power preacher about the Messiah, and with the “baptism of the Holy Spirit” he and 11 other believers there become complete. In this story we explore the meanings of “baptism of Yokhanan” and “baptism of the Spirit.”
Thought questions
Did the apostles and teachers do brief missionary stops in each of these cities or did they have a long-term relationship with the communities they served?
What does it mean to “strengthen” the brethren (Psa. 32:8)?
What does it mean to “catechize” someone?
What does it mean to “hear the word of the Lord” every Shabbat?
Who was Apollos? What does it mean that he was “mighty in the scriptures”?
What is the “baptism of Yokhanan” (Matt. 3:1-12)?
How did Apollos show his teachability and humility?
What does it mean when “the Spirit of the Lord” coming upon different people?
Who were the sons of Sheva?
How were they mixing paganism with God and getting in trouble?
Reader: Bill Kastinos. Speaker: Jeff.