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18:24 Now a certain Jew named Apollos, an Alexandrian by birth, and a man of learning, came to Ephesus; and he had great knowledge of the holy Writings. 18:25 This man had been trained in the way of the Lord; and burning in spirit, he gave himself up to teaching the facts about Jesus, though he had knowledge only of John's baptism: 18:26 And he was preaching in the Synagogue without fear. But Priscilla and Aquila, hearing his words, took him in, and gave him fuller teaching about the way of God.
Priscilla, wife of Aquila
Acts 18
Priscilla and her husband Aquila were tentmakers who worked alongside Paul (v3). Although Corinth was a wicked place, she and her husband were placed there by God to help support Paul's teaching (v9-11). They accompanied Paul to the coast of Syria (v18) and then to Ephesus (v21). Priscilla and Aquila explained the way of salvation to Apollos who was a scholar, orator, and debater (v26). Apollos then used his abilities to bring others to God (v27-28).
Strengths & Accomplishments
· Great relationship with husband creating an outstanding husband/wife ministry team
· They worked and supported themselves (tentmakers) while serving Christ.
· Close friends of Paul
· They explained full message of Christ to Apollos
· She help lead in the Early Church
Lessons from their lives
· Couples can have an effective ministry together
· The home is a valuable tool for evangelism
· Every believer needs to be well educated in the faith, whatever their role in the church. |
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