First Wave Second Wave

The Mountain Audio

Our Verse: Acts 18:27- Apollos thought about going to Greece, and the Christians in Ephesus encouraged him.
Let's consider what we call the Second Wave**. It's an idea that could inspire you to change the world.
First, let's explain the First Wave*- that's someone like the apostle Paul visiting Greece as the very first person to speak God's message there. After that initial entry, God sent others to continue the work. A man named Apollos showed up 18 months after Paul and taught the Greeks more about their faith in Jesus. Apollos continued Paul's work in Europe. He was the Second Wave!
To change the world, you become a Second Wave! World changers do not stand alone. Great men and women, the first wave, made it possible for you to be a second wave for Jesus. You become a 21st century Apollos, the Second Wave for Jesus right where you are.
As you roll through life you inspire others to follow your wave. Wave follows wave of fiery, inspired souls changing the world for good.
So how can you be the Second Wave?
First, absorb every detail about Jesus (read, study, practice your faith) and learn from those who've gone before you. Ask God, he'll bring those people into your life. He wants you meet them. It's how He prepares you to speak for Him.
Next, find those people who will become the wave after you.
A couple examples- Paul the apostle was the First Wave. He was cutting brand new ground for Jesus. He inspired others like Apollos and Timothy to be his second wave. Think also of Moses and Joshua his helper. First wave, second wave.
* More examples in earlier episodes in this series.
Our conclusion: World changers have two roles- Be a Second Wave learning from great people so you can do great things.
Then.. build a Second Wave- with God's help, inspire others to be great! The result? The world will be a better place!
Bonus Material:
Definitions:
*First Wave- A person or persons who tell Jesus' story in brand new places.
**Second Wave- The people following First Wavers continuing the work to more people.
Jesus' world changer challenge: “Truly, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father.” John 14:12
Apollos' story-
He didn't come from Paul's region, but from Alexandria, Egypt. He could have accompanied Mark, who tradition says went and preached as the First Wave to Egypt. He may have prepared Apollos as a second waver, not knowing he would end up in Greece some 600 miles NW of Egypt! Don't be surprised if God directs you as a second waver someplace you can't imagine, and...then sends your disciples/second wavers somewhere else altogether!
“Meanwhile, a Jew named Apollos, an eloquent speaker who knew the Scriptures well, had arrived in Ephesus from Alexandria in Egypt. He had been taught the way of the Lord, and he taught others about Jesus with an enthusiastic spirit and with accuracy. However, he knew only about John’s baptism. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him preaching boldly in the synagogue, they took him aside and explained the way of God even more accurately.
Apollos had been thinking about going to Achaia (Greece), and the brothers and sisters in Ephesus encouraged him to go. They wrote to the believers there, asking them to welcome him. When he arrived there, he proved to be of great benefit to those who, by God’s grace, had believed. He refuted the Jews with powerful arguments in public debate. Using the Scriptures, he explained to them that Jesus was the Messiah.” Acts 18
Be a Second Waver! Build a Second Wave behind you!