#soap # Acts 18 ## Title: Able to Teach, Able to Learn ## Scripture: (Acts 18:24-28) “Now a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, arrived in Ephesus. He was an eloquent speaker, well-versed in the scriptures. He had been instructed in the way of the Lord, and with great enthusiasm he spoke and taught accurately the facts about Jesus, although he knew only the baptism of John. He began to speak out fearlessly in the synagogue, but when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained the way of God to him more accurately. When Apollos wanted to cross over to Achaia, the brothers encouraged him and wrote to the disciples to welcome him. When he arrived, he assisted greatly those who had believed by grace, for he refuted the Jews vigorously in public debate, demonstrating from the scriptures that the Christ was Jesus.” (NET) ## Observation: In this passage, two wonderful things happened. First, you have someone who is willing to invest their life into another. Second, you have someone willing to receive teaching in the way it is intended and grow. I have been on both sides of this equation. Both sides take a measure of humility and confidence. On the side of the teachers, you have to have the humility to be patient, pray for open doors, and then move at the speed of the person God has placed in your life. You have to also be confident because God has given you the opportunity to make a positive difference in others. On the side of the one receiving teaching, you have to have a healthy dose of humility. It can be hard to learn from others. You also have to have the confidence to understand that God is growing you so you can be more effective in the kingdom of God. The process requires a lot from both sides. However, the results are powerful for both sides. ## Application: Find someone you love and ask them to help you get better. If you assume the posture of a student, the ability to teach will come in time. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for opening doors to grow.