Acts 8: Strange scriptures lead to life

This chapter`s theme is about the growth of the gospel despite attempts to squelch it by Saul and the establishment. Philip the evangelist moves as he is led sharing the gospel even in Samaria. He is then led south of Jerusalem where he finds an usual situation.

What he finds is an Ethiopian court official of the Queen of Ethiopia.  The official is on his way back to his country after visiting Jerusalem. While in Jerusalem he has secured a copy of some of the Scriptures, including the writings of the prophet Isaiah. No doubt he was curious about things he had been hearing from Jerusalem. He had probably heard about this controversial teacher and healer named Jesus, and upon inquiring more, could have been told that this man's appearing and life was actually forertold in the Scriptures. A much sought after copy of those writings are now in his hands as he makes his way back home. Little did he know how this reading material would transform his life.

What followed would do just that. He comes to a section that describes that someone would die as a lamb and that his death serve a significant purpose. As he pauses to ponder what this could mean, a stranger approaches their caravan. This stranger ends up answering all his questions and helps him begin a personal relationship with this lamb-like Savoir. He believes, he is baptized, and he carries this mysterious and live changing message to his nation and Queen.

Who may God want to use you to be a Philip to, and will you follow his lead?