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Introduction

Acts 8 records the preaching of Philip.

“Philip the evangelist,” not Philip the apostle: Acts 21:8; 6:1-2

One of the persecuted disciples who “went everywhere preaching the word”: Acts 8:4

Preached to the Samaritans (vv. 5-12), Simon (v. 13), and the Ethiopian treasurer (vv. 26-39).

The cases of conversion in the book of Acts provide us with a wealth of instructive teaching.

Lessons Learned From the Ethiopian Eunuch

Acts 8:26-39

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He Went to Worship

He had come to Jerusalem to worship: v. 27

Obviously a proselyte to Judaism: Deut. 16

Imagine how much he sacrificed to come so far and stay so long!

Is worship as high a priority with you?

Lessons From the Eunuch

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He Read the Scriptures

On the return trip he read the Scriptures: v. 28, 30; Isa. 53

We need to spend as much time as possible reading the Scriptures: Jn. 6:68; 1 Cor. 10:13; Matt. 4:1-11; 2 Tim. 3:16-17

God’s word is understandable, but sometimes we need some help: Eph. 3:1-5; 2 Pet. 3:16; Eph. 4:11-12; Rom. 10:14-15

Lessons From the Eunuch

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He Asked a Question

When he didn’t understand he asked an honest question: v. 34

Such questions are important and reveal one’s character: Lk. 8:15; Jas. 1:21; 1 Thess. 2:13

For various reasons many fail to ask such questions about the Scriptures.

All of us need to imitate the eunuch in this regard!

Lessons From the Eunuch

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He Heard Gospel Preaching

Philip answered the eunuch’s question with gospel preaching: v. 35

Preached the same message in Samaria: v. 12

Preaching is so important: 1 Cor.1:21; Rom. 10:17; Mk. 16:15-16; Matt. 28:18-20

We need to take advantage of every time we have the opportunity to hear the gospel! Matt. 5:6

Lessons From the Eunuch

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He Applied the Sermon to Himself

Proper application of a sermon is not always easy to find! v. 36; Matt. 23:3; 2 Sam. 12:1ff; Isa. 66:2

Eunuch had the spirit of Isaiah 66:2.

Obeying the gospel is an individual affair: Prov. 4:23; Psa. 119:2, 11, 36

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He Confessed His Faith

The eunuch made the “good confession”: v. 37; 1 Tim. 6:12

The “good confession” is absolutely required for salvation: Rom. 10:10; Matt. 10:32

The “good confession” is an acknowledgement of His claims: Rom. 1:4; Eph. 5:23; Acts 4:11-12; 2:47; 1 Cor. 3:11

Have you made the “good confession”? Phil. 2:9-11

Lessons From the Eunuch

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He Was Baptized

He made his intentions to be baptized NOW crystal clear: v. 38; 22:16

The necessity of baptism for salvation is one of the clearest teachings of the NT: Mk. 16:16; Acts 2:38; Gal. 3:26-27; 1 Pet. 3:21; Col. 2:12

The mode of baptism is also a clear teaching: Acts 8:36; Col. 2:12; Matt. 14:13

Is something hindering you from being baptized?

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He Went on His Way Rejoicing

What was the result of his conversion? v. 39

There are many reasons to rejoice: Now “in Christ” : Gal. 3:27; 1 Pet. 2:9-10 Now a new creature: 2 Cor. 5:17 Access to “all spiritual blessings”: Eph.

1:3 Receive redemption: Eph. 1:7 Reconciled to God: Col. 1:19-22 Receive salvation: 2 Tim. 2:10; Acts 2:41,

47; Eph. 5:23 Hope and promise of eternal life: 1 Jn.

5:11

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Conclusion

Would be great to interview the Ethiopian eunuch!

Wouldn’t you like to hear him tell the story?

Are you willing to do what he did? Go to worship Read the Scriptures Ask honest questions about the

Scriptures Hear gospel preaching Apply gospel preaching to our life Confess our faith in Christ Rejoice over salvation

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