Questions for Acts 8:26-40

Key verse 8:35

PHILIP PREACHES THE GOSPEL TO THE ETHIOPIAN EUNUCH

1. How did Philip receive guidance, and what specific instructions were given to him (26-29)? How is the man that Philip met described, and what does this tell us about God's way of working?

2. What did Philip find out when he approached the man, and how did he start their conversation (30)? What did the eunuch express a deep need for (31)? Why do you think gospel-centered Bible teachers are important?

3. Which passage was the eunuch reading (32-33; Isa 53:7-8), and what was his question about it (34)? Who did Philip direct the eunuch's attention to, and why do you think this was significant (35)?

4. What was the outcome of Philip's gospel teaching (36-38 [see v. 37 footnote])? What is the significance of the eunuch's baptism (Ac 2:38; Ro 6:3-4)? How did the Holy Spirit continue to lead Philip (39-40), and what does this reveal about the spread of the gospel?

5. What insights or lessons can you draw from this passage?