7 Things We Learn From Acts 8:26-39

In Acts 8:26-39, when Philip speaks with the Ethiopian eunuch, God highlights these truths:

1. The gospel is for all nations and races. 

This conversion of a black foreigner proved to the early church that everyone is equal in the kingdom of God. Revelation 5:9-10

If you read all of Acts, you will find that accepting non-Jews into the faith was a hard truth for the Jews to accept, even some of the apostles. See Galatians 2. 

2. The gospel is for all classes of people. 

The Ethiopian was  “important,” a high official in the Ethiopian government (v. 27). Sometimes we concentrate on the poor and needy; but rich, important people also need Jesus. 1 Timothy 6:17-19

3. Without God's Spirit, Scripture is hard to understand (vv. 30-31). 
1 Corinthians 2:14; John 14:26

4. Both the Old and New Testaments are about Jesus. 

Philip started in the Old Testament to explain Jesus (vv. 32-35), just as Jesus did in Luke 24:27.

5. Sincere seekers find Jesus. 

The Ethiopian wanted to know the truth. Jeremiah 29:13
 
6. Genuine conversion is more than words. 

The Ethiopian wanted to be baptized immediately (v. 36). 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10

7. Knowing Jesus brings joy.   

The Ethiopian “went on his way rejoicing” (v. 39). John 15:10-11

What a truth-packed story from God's Word!

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I hope you'll take time to read Why I Must Speak Up. It shares my heartfelt concerns about racial attitudes in our world.

To do a short Bible study on this passage check out today's Bite Size Bible Study. This study has the full text of this wonderful Bible story with additional insights. And it explains why Acts 8:37 is omitted in newer translations of the Bible. 

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