Introduction

• These notes accompany the sermon found here.
• Today’s Text Acts 8:26-40; Isaiah 53.

Way:  God brings opportunities to the faithful.

• Luke enjoys the intervention of angels.  See Luke 1:19, 1:26, 2:9, 12:8-9, 15:10, 16:22, 22:43, 24:23; Acts  5:19, 10:3, 12:7, 12:23, 27:23.  See also Hebrews 1:14.
• Philip’s background: Part of early church – Acts 2:42-47. One of the Seven – Acts 6:5. An Evangelist – Acts 21:8.   Considered by his peers  “of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom,” showing himself faithful to proclaim the gospel, Acts 8:5ff.
• Encouragement #1: Be in a position to expect opportunities from God.
• See 1 Peter 3:15; Luke 16:10; Matthew 25:21;

Word:  The Word of God is the primary raw material of evangelism. 

• God saves by the power of His Holy Spirit, the truth of His Word, and the witness of His faithful children. These three, and nothing less.
• See Romans 10:17; John 6:63; 1 Corinthians 15:3-5; Isaiah 53, 55:11; Acts 8:28-35.
• Encouragement #2: Learn to rightly handle the Word of Truth.

Water:  True faith bears the fruit of obedience. 

• See Acts 8:36; Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 1:15; Romans 6:3-6.
• Encouragement #3: Take the next step in obedience to Jesus Christ.

Worship:  Recognize God’s goodness in this process. 

• Encouragement #4: Know that God will give you whatever you need to fulfill his will.

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