The story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch, found in Acts 8:9-40, is a powerful illustration of how early Christians taught others about Jesus. It highlights the importance of listening to God, understanding scripture, and sharing faith with others.
Our lesson today is found in Acts 8:9-40. But first, let's consider a little background on Philip. This is not Philip the Disciple, but a selected Philip, one of the seven chosen found in Acts 6:1-7.
Philip's Ministry
Philip preached to men and women and baptized them. He preached to men and women and baptized them. He preached to men and women and baptized them. Another Christian, amazed at the miracles that Philip was doing, traveled with Philip.
This Philip is another Christian that listened to God and taught others about God.
The Ethiopian Eunuch
The story unfolds as an angel of the Lord tells Philip to go toward the south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza (Gah'-Zah), which is the desert. There, he encounters a man from Ethiopia.
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He was a eunuch from Ethiopia, in charge of Queen Candace’s treasury. Candace is a title like Pharaoh is the king of Egypt. He was responsible of all the queens’ money. The Eunuch had been to Jerusalem to worship.
Reading Isaiah
The eunuch was sitting in his chariot, reading from the book of Isaiah. God wanted, and we are also told to study the Bible. Philip heard him reading from the scrolls and approached him, asking if he understood what he was reading.
Philip sat down with him and taught him about Jesus. I used these Scripture Posters when I came to Philip talked to the Eunuch about what Isaiah wrote. Isaiah was a prophet in the Old Testament. A prophet is a speaker for God. Isaiah wrote about the Savior that was coming and this is one of the passages.
The Isaiah poster has verse listed because that is the main corresponding verse to Acts, although there are other verses added.
We discussed sheep, but mostly discussed Jesus doing what God wanted Him to and His purity and that He never sinned.
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Baptism and Joy
As they continued down the road, the eunuch saw water and questioned whether he could be baptized. The eunuch said he believed. Philip baptized him. All the way under! understand why he was being baptized.
After the baptism, the Lord took Philip away, and the Eunuch didn’t see him again. The eunuch continued on his way very happy & rejoicing because he had been baptized.
Since Philip taught the Eunuch about Jesus, the application can provoke thought for the students learning and teaching about Jesus.
That is the first time Saul is introduced to us in the Bible.
always use some type of scroll for this lesson! Eunuch was reading the book of Isaiah. what God wants us to do.
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Here is a table summarizing the key figures and events in the story:
| Person | Role | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Philip | Christian Evangelist | Taught and baptized the Ethiopian eunuch |
| Ethiopian Eunuch | Treasurer of Queen Candace | Sought understanding of scripture and was baptized |
| Isaiah | Prophet | Wrote about the coming Savior |
