Main Idea. The church is strengthened through continued discipleship that is centered on Christ.

Driving Question: Why do we need continued discipleship in the word?

First reason we need continued discipleship in the word?

Because we need reminder that Christ is our strength

Case 1: Strengthening Ministry of Paul (23)

Second reason we need continued discipleship in the word?

Because we have deficiencies in our understanding about Christ

Case 2: The Corrective Discipleship of Priscilla and Aquila (24–26)

Third reason we need continued discipleship in the word?

Because we are greatly helped by Christ-centered teaching

Case 3: The Helpful Teaching of Apollos (27–28)

Responses.

1. Cling to Christ today.

2. Consider the deep waters of Christian humility from this passage.

3. Commit to the Lord’s Doctrine.