Apollos, vigorously refuted his Jewish opponents in public debate, proving from the Scriptures that Jesus was the Messiah

 Acts 18

Paul devoted himself exclusively to preaching, testifying to the Jews that Jesus was the Messiah. But when they opposed Paul and became abusive, he shook out his clothes in protest and said to them, “Your blood be on your own heads! I am innocent of it. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.”

One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city.” So Paul stayed in Corinth for a year and a half, teaching them the word of God.

 When they asked him to spend more time with them, he declined. But as he left, he promised, “I will come back if it is God’s will.” Then he set sail from Ephesus. When he landed at Caesarea, he went up to Jerusalem and greeted the church and then went down to Antioch.

Meanwhile a Jew named Apollos, He was a learned man, with a thorough knowledge of the Scriptures. He had been instructed in the way of the Lord, and he spoke with great fervor and taught about Jesus accurately, though he knew only the baptism of John.

When Apollos wanted to go to Achaia, the brothers and sisters encouraged him and wrote to the disciples there to welcome him. When he arrived, he was a great help to those who, by grace, had believed. For he vigorously refuted his Jewish opponents in public debate, proving from the Scriptures that Jesus was the Messiah.

Why?

To be a good servant of the Lord means not following his own plan or idea but only listening to the will and plan of the Lord. Like Paul, listen to the guidance of the Lord & Holy Spirit.

We welcome those who are learned men, with a thorough knowledge of the Scriptures. Under this background, we should let him know Jesus accurately.

Paul was encouraged by the Lord "Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. For I am with you."

How?

For the time of serving the Lord through Sun Day Church, I need the word of the Lord to speak before brothers and sisters.