In Acts 8, the first persecution broke out against the church, and many believers were driven from Jerusalem.
Acts 8:4
Philip went down to Samaria and told people about Jesus. Peter and John heard about the great response and went to Samaria to confirm the message.
Acts 8:25
Philip stayed in Samaria. Great things were happening. People were coming to Jesus.
Acts 8:26
Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Rise and go toward the south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” This is a desert place.
Acts 8:27
Ethiopia is not modern-day Ethiopia but a region in southern Egypt down into Sudan, the ancient kingdom of Meroe, the Old Testament Kingdom of Cush.
Acts 8:29-35
Philip runs into the Eunuch in the chariot, reading aloud Isaiah 53:7-8. And Philip—the guy who loves to talk about Jesus—asks—Do you understand what you are reading? Philip is not going to miss this golden opportunity.
All Scripture is Christological. It all points to Jesus.
In Acts 8, we have the stories of three men—Philip, Ethiopian, Simon (from last time). Each of these men was in different stages of their spiritual journey. So let’s review these guys. Which one most represents you in your spiritual journey?
In Acts 8:9-24, we considered Simon the Sorcerer or Simon, the Magician—who was well known in Samaria and well respected.
Would you agree, whether Simon is a believer or isn’t—Simon leaves us confused about his spiritual state.
SIMON—CONFUSING
ETHIOPIAN EUNUCH—SEEKER
We have no spiritual background on this guy. Somewhere at some time, someone told him about Yahweh. God opened his heart. That’s the only way a person starts searching—God opens their heart.
PHILIP—ON FIRE
In Acts 6:3, Philip was one of the seven chosen. A true servant. Full of the Spirit and wisdom. No one was confused about where he stood with Jesus.
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