Lesson 459: Acts 8:28
Acts 8:28
The Blueprint — The Verse
and on his way home was sitting in his chariot reading the Book of Isaiah the prophet.
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The Context — The History
Philip preached in Samaria, and an angel directed him toward Gaza. Ethiopia was a major kingdom south of Egypt; its official held high treasury office under the queen called Candace.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
Philip met an Ethiopian eunuch returning from worship in Jerusalem. The Spirit told Philip to approach the chariot, where the man was reading Isaiah's prophecy about the suffering servant.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Acts 8:27
27So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch, an important official in charge of all the treasury of the Kandake, queen of the Ethiopians. This man had gone to Jerusalem to worship,
Read the verse immediately before this lesson (Acts 8:27) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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Acts 8:29
29The Spirit told Philip, “Go to that chariot and stay near it.”
Read the verse immediately after this lesson (Acts 8:29) to continue the passage.
Discussion
- How does God prepare seekers through Scripture before believers arrive?
- Who might be 'reading Isaiah' in your life waiting for explanation?
- What barriers did Philip cross to share the gospel?