Devotion – Acts 18

S – He had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he was speaking and teaching accurately about Jesus, although he knew only John’s baptism. 26 He began to speak boldly in the synagogue. After Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained the way of God to him more accurately

Acts 18:25–26 CSB

O – Commentary: His doctrine regarding Jesus was accurate but deficient. Probably this means Apollos did not know about the Holy Spirit’s baptism. John’s baptism symbolized cleansing by God because of repentance toward God. But Christian baptism pictures union with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection by means of Spirit baptism

“Acts,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures

A – Apollos continued to grow from the power of repentance to a fuller knowledge of God’s presence and power through the Holy Spirit.  I want to keep growing.  I have known the Lord a long time.  I still feel like I have a long way to grow.

R – Lord, help me to continue to grow in my relationship and understanding of you.  Through the Holy Spirit, reveal to me more of your character, love and heart.