Message by Fred Hartsook, recorded live July 13, 2025 at First Presbyterian Church of Bellingham. Scripture read by Hillary Thomsen.

Gifts Develop in Community

Apollos taught by Priscilla and Aquila - our gifts are developed in community - each one teach one.

• Have you ever felt like Apollos — gifted and passionate, but realizing there’s still more to learn? How do you stay teachable?
• How do you handle correction — whether giving or receiving it? What does this moment teach us about humility in ministry?
• Who has affirmed or mentored your faith journey? Who might you encourage or train up like Priscilla and Aquila did?
• Where do you experience the community building you up in your gifting?

Acts 18:24-28

24 Now there came to Ephesus a Jew named Apollos from Alexandria. He was an eloquent man, well-versed in the scriptures. 25 He had been instructed in the Way of the Lord, and he spoke with burning enthusiasm and taught accurately the things concerning Jesus, though he knew only the baptism of John. 26 He began to speak boldly in the synagogue, but when Priscilla and Aquila heard him they took him aside and explained the Way of God to him more accurately. 27 And when he wished to cross over to Achaia, the brothers and sisters encouraged him and wrote to the disciples to welcome him. On his arrival he greatly helped those who through grace had become believers, 28 for he powerfully refuted the Jews in public, showing by the scriptures that the Messiah is Jesus.