Can Learned People Keep Learning?

Leviticus 15-17; Acts 18

“Meanwhile a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. 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.”

Acts 18:24, 25

There are many apologists today who have a thorough knowledge of the Scriptures and teach about Jesus accurately; yet, they know only the baptism of repentance. We teach what we know. We can only lead others as far as we ourselves have gone with the Lord. It required great humility for a learned person like Apollos to be further instructed about the way of God ‘more adequately’ by Priscilla and Aquila, tentmakers.

Are we open to more understanding of God’s ways, or are we convinced that our church tradition provides us with all there is to know about God and his ways?

Are we humble enough to receive instruction and ministry from those outside of our church tradition and current understanding of God and his ways?

“Lord Jesus, I humble myself before you and others, acknowledging that there is still so much I have to learn about you, the Holy Spirit, and Father God, for your glory.”