Becoming Extraordinary Followers of Jesus Christ: #1 Teachable (Acts 18:24-28)

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Becoming Extraordinary Followers of Jesus Christ: #1 Teachable (Acts 18:24-28)

February 11, 2024 • Pastor Doug Thuen • Acts 18:24–28

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Becoming Extraordinary Followers of Jesus Christ / #1: Teachable

February 11, 2024

Acts 18:24-28

Study Questions

1. Read Acts 18:24–28. What do we learn about Apollos’ background? What makes that so significant in this account?

2. Describe each of the qualities that made Apollos so unique and qualified to teach.

3. Verse 25 explains that Apollos was acquainted only with the baptism of John. Given his background and knowledge, what do you think that means?

4. Verse 26 indicates that Priscilla and Aquila “explained to him the way of God more accurately”. What do you think they told him? (How would you hope they approached him?) What did he still need to learn? Biblical scholars debate whether Apollos was a believer in Christ or just needed further clarification in the gospel. What do you think? Does it matter? Why?

5. According to verses 27 through 28 what picture do these verses give us of how Apollos received teaching from Priscilla and Aquila?

6. What can we learn about being teachable as a Christ follower? What are some things that could get in the way of us having a teachable spirit?

7. Look up the following passages describing what it means to be receptive to learning from others: 1 Peter 5:5; Proverbs 9:9; Proverbs 19:20; 1 Corinthians 2:13–14; Acts 17:11; 1 Thessalonians 5:11-13. In what ways do these passages challenge you?

8. Take this ‘Am I Teachable’ quiz. Which question was hardest for you to answer honestly?

- Do I ask questions or do I find myself only offering input?

- Do I find that I “most often” know more than others on a subject/ passage?

- Do the people closest to me express frustration that I’m not listening to them?

- Do I react defensively to criticism, or do I listen openly for truth?

9. Consider these other examples in the Word of God of someone having a teachable spirit (Peter receiving instruction from Paul, David receiving instruction from Nathan). Can you think of others?

10. Which quiz question was hardest for you to answer honestly, or which scripture(s) need to be brought into your prayer time with the Lord in coming days? May we all become more teachable as we follow Christ!

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