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Have you ever been asked a question about the Bible by someone who isn’t a Christian? How do you handle that? Today, we look into the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8:26-40, exploring how Philip handled such a situation and what we can learn from his example. Join us as we uncover practical lessons about sharing the gospel and responding to seekers.
Episode Notes
Title: Philip and the Ethiopian (Acts 8:26-40)
Scripture: Acts 8:26-40
Main Themes:
- Responding to questions about the Bible from non-Christians.
- The importance of being prepared to share the gospel.
- The role of divine guidance in evangelism.
Key Points:
- Introduction to the Passage:
- Philip’s mission in Samaria and his subsequent call to the desert road.
- Encounter with the Ethiopian eunuch, an important official traveling home from Jerusalem.
- Divine Guidance:
- The angel of the Lord directing Philip to the desert road.
- The significance of Philip’s obedience to the Spirit’s specific instructions.
- The Ethiopian Eunuch:
- The eunuch’s background and his journey to Jerusalem for worship.
- His reading of the Book of Isaiah and the divine setup for the encounter.
- Philip’s Approach:
- Philip’s question, “Do you understand what you are reading?” and the eunuch’s response.
- The passage from Isaiah 53 and its significance.
- Philip’s explanation of the gospel, starting from that very scripture.
- Conversion and Baptism:
- The eunuch’s desire to be baptized and his confession of faith in Jesus.
- The act of baptism and its symbolism of new faith in Christ.
- Lessons Learned:
- The importance of sharing the gospel when asked about the Bible.
- Being prepared to explain the significance of Jesus’ death and resurrection.
- Understanding that salvation is by faith alone in Christ alone.
Reflection Questions:
- How can we be better prepared to answer questions about the Bible from non-Christians?
- What can we learn from Philip’s approach to sharing the gospel?
- How can we apply the lessons from this story to our own evangelistic efforts?
Practical Application:
- Be attentive to divine guidance in your daily life, ready to share the gospel whe
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