N.T. #843 "A Divine Appointment"
July 29, 2026
Acts 8-Part 4
LET IT GLOW
As the end of conversation with Simon the sorcerer ended, Peter and John returned to Jerusalem, accompanied by Philip. They witnessed to the Samaritans along the way. Philip was instructed to go to Gaza, along the sea to the Sinai Peninsula. There he met an Ethiopian.
Who was this Ethiopian?
He was a eunuch of great authority under Queen Candace of Ethiopia. She was the mother of the king. She was in charge of the country's treasure. What was unusual about the situation was two things:
- Candace came to Jerusalem to worship.
- The eunuch was reading from the prophet Isaiah, sitting in his chariot.
Philip understood what was happening-the Holy Spirit sent him to witness to this man. Philip asked the man if he understood what he was reading. Being a non-Jew, he did not. The man invited Philip to sit with him.
The Scripture read was found in Isaiah 53:7, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth.
This was describing the Suffering Servant Jesus Christ. He died a sacrificial death, taking our place as punishment for our sins.
The eunuch professed: I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. (verse 37)
Then the eunuch wanted to be baptized. There was sufficient water for an immersion of baptism.
Dear one, have you been born again?
LET IT GO
May we be sensitive to You leading, Holy spirit.
Help us be available, tactful, faithful to sharing the Gospel.
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