God’s Strengthening Word: Putting Faith Into ActionSample

Introduction

Acts 18:18–28: After leaving Corinth, Paul travels to Ephesus and Caesarea before returning to Antioch in Syria. He then journeys on to Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening the believers. The reading concludes with an account of the ministry of Apollos, who is mentioned as a coworker of Paul in 1 Corinthians 1:12, 3:4–6, 4:6, and 16:12.

Today’s Key Verse: Acts 18:25a GNT

[Apollos] had been instructed in the Way of the Lord, and with great enthusiasm he proclaimed and taught correctly the facts about Jesus.

Reflect

How do you envision Paul strengthening the believers as he traveled throughout the Mediterranean basin? Where or to whom do you turn for strength and encouragement? How do you envision Apollos’s encounter with Priscilla and Aquila? In what ways do members within your community of faith play a role in instructing others in the faith?

Pray

Dear Jesus, keep my faith strong. In moments of weakness, encourage me with your Word. Help me to proclaim your message boldly and to be an instrument of your grace. Amen.

Tomorrow’s Reading

Acts 19:1–20: Paul travels to Ephesus.