Neal Pollard
–They Put Themselves In A Position To Win Souls (26)
-Apollos was speaking in the synagogue; where were Aquila and Priscilla?
-Where are good prospects to be found? Anywhere! But there are some places where they might be more likely found (visiting our assemblies; community
Bible studies; volunteers for charitable organizations, etc.)
–They Knew Where Their Prospect Stood And What He Believed (26)–“Heard Him”
-We can be so eager to share what we know that we have no idea what they believe, understand, or need.
–They Listened (26)–“They Heard Him” (Notice This Preceded Their Teaching Him”
–They Apparently Were Not Timid Or Easily Intimidated (26)–“He Spoke Out Boldly”
-Apollos was no slouch in his level of knowledge; 1 Pet. 3:15; 2 Tim. 2:15
–They Knew How To Use Common Sense In Evangelism (26)
-They understood that “taking him aside” would neither embarrass him nor put him in a defensive posture
-They were tactful.
–They Clearly Communicated (26)–They Explained (We Must Avoid Assumption Or Presumption When We Teach)
–They Undoubtedly Possessed The Grace Of Patience (26)
-In Bible studies, we will inevitably have to “explain” God’s Word “more accurately.” It is easy to forget that what we know we acquired over a long period
of time. It takes “prospects” time and teaching to attain to it. They might not “get” it immediately or the first time they hear it.
–They Had Vision.
-They saw a man with many assets and passion for the Lord. They might have thrown up their hands and given up, but instead they led him to the truth and the church gained one of its most eloquent preachers!
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