ACTS 8: 26-40

Introduction

Phillip goes from serving tables to become a powerful evangelist.  I Tim 3:13 “For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a good standing and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ  Jesus.”

(26)   Arise and go  30-50 miles

          Jonah – Nineveh           Jonah 1:2

          Ananias -  Saul          Acts  9:11

         Peter – Cornelius         Acts 10:20

 

“South along road   which goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza this is desert.”  TWO GAZAS

 

(27)   Man of Ethiopia  (beyond Egypt) North Africa   12-1500 miles from Jerusalem

          EUNUCH = HIGH OFFICIAL, SEXUALLY STERILE    Deut. 23:1

          Been to Jerusalem to worship probably could only go into outer court – Proselyte

 

HOW WAS HE CONVERTED TO JUDISM?  Queen of Sheba  & Solomon

 

           Jews often chosen for high positions due to morals, honesty, integrity,   Joseph, Daniel

          Shadrac, Meshac, Obendigo

 

Finance minister for Queen Candace  name for all queen mothers

 

ONE OF MANY CONVERSIONS RECORDED THIS ONE WHY?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACTS 8:26-40

 

TITLE:

               To the end of the earth   Ethiopia considered by Greeks and Romans as                         

              “The end of the earth”

 

OUTLINE:

 

                Contact   26-30

                Communication   31-35

                Commitment      36-40

 

APPLICATIONS:

 

1.     Prospects are found in unusual places.  (lead me to some soul)

2.    Best prospects ask for information or clarification on religious subjects

3.    Reading and understanding are not the same.

Some man guide me – Catholic church Latin understood only by priest not the common man     Isa. 35:8  “ a way of holiness the wayfaring men though fools shall not err therein.

 

4.    Gospel if for all Ethiopian regardless of race, physical condition, or location GAL 3:27-28

5.    Use of wasted time

6.    God’s commands are sometimes given without reason or explanation  (26)

7.    With knowledge of God’s command obedience should not be delayed

8.    Begin where prospect is  but must complete the whole truth.  “ question who is the prophet speaking of    answer Jesus more including baptism

9.    Obvious to preach Jesus includes baptism.  Went on his way rejoicing  Song “Oh happy day”