Acts
18 – Paul Concludes His Second Journey
The
second missionary journey concludes with Paul in Corinth. Corinth was the sin-city
of the Roman Empire, a city of corruption. Aquilla and Priscilla were united
both in marriage and ministry. They met Paul when he was in Corinth and had
moved from Rome after the Emperor Claudius had issued a decree expelling all
Jews from the city. They moved to Corinth and taken up their tent making
business. When Paul, a fellow tent maker arrived in the city, they worked
together and learned much from Paul. He begins his ministry in the synagogue.
Silas and Timothy join him in Corinth. Many believe, including Crispus who was
the chief ruler of the synagogue. The Lord encourages Paul to speak boldly. For
over a year he ministers the Word in Corinth. While there, an insurrection is
made against Paul, and he is brought before Galio. Galio is not careless but
refuses to handle a case that has to do with religious liberty. Paul then sails
for Antioch but goes by Ephesus. He takes Aquilla and Priscilla with him as far
as Ephesus. Paul shaves his head because of a vow he made Under grace, this was
an exercise in Christian liberty. He had a right to do this, not an obligation.
Apollos
from Alexandria, an eloquent preacher and one who knew the Old Testament, came
to Ephesus. He was fervent in the spirit and taught zealously the things of the
Old Testament up through the ministry of John the Baptist. He knew nothing
beyond the baptism of John. Aquilla and Priscilla had the privilege of bringing
him up to date and to conversion. He went to Achaia and began to preach Jesus
as the Messiah and Savior.
Couples
who are united in Christ can have a great impact together for His kingdom. God
can work mightily through a couple who are devoted to Christ and willing to use
their time, efforts, and resources to build God’s Kingdom.
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Nelson’s
Quick Reference Commentary.
Dr.
David Jeremiah Study Bible, J. Vernon McGee Through the Bible
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