HOW CAN I, EXCEPT SOME MAN SHOULD GUIDE ME?

Newsletter 106

This man, in charge of the national treasury of Ethiopia, not only represents Africa, but also the rest of the non-Jewish world. He did not have the historical background and preparation of a relationship with God on which to build, so his conversion is an ideal guide for the rest of the world. It is measured out step by step. We could liken him to the curious surfer who searching the web stumbles upon a blog and reads it out of curiosity. This is a man who being favorably impressed with scripture the book of the prophet Isaiah, and as his driver drove toward Gaza, he was reading it. This is where God provided what was lacking, someone to explain it to him.

Acts 8:26-39

26 And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert.

27 And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship,

28 Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet.

29 Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot.

30 And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?

31 And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him.

82 The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:

33 In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth.

34 And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man?

35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.

36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?

37 And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

38 And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.

39 And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing.

40 But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea.

God sent Philip to explain the prophecy of the death and resurrection of Christ for our sins. He heard. He understood. And he repented. This was just what he needed.

This man wanted to go on in being obedient to God. So much so, that as soon as they came to an available pool of water, he asked the next vital question.

WHAT DOTH HINDER ME TO BE BAPTIZED?

37 And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

38 And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.

39And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing.
He came up out of the water, a newly born Christian. His sins were taken away, and he had received the gift of the Spirit. No wonder, he went on his way rejoicing.

This is how the Bible says that one becomes a Christian, born of water and of the Spirit.

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I PLEDGE TO READ MY BIBLE THROUGH IN 2008

SEPTEMBER

21st. Sunday - Isaiah 51,52.53, Galatians 5, Proverbs 23:10-18
22nd. Monday - Isaiah 54,55,56, Galatians 6, Psalm 109:16-31
23rd. Tuesday - Isaiah 57,58,59, Ephesians 1, Psalm 110
24th. Wednesday - Isaiah 60,61,62, Ephesians 2, Psalm 111
25th. Thursday - Isaiah 63,64, Ephesians 3, Proverbs 23:19-27
26th. Friday - Isaiah 65,66, Ephesians 4:1-16, Psalm 112
27th. Saturday - Micah 1,2, Ephesians 4:17-32, Psalm 113
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THIS WEEK'S SCRIPTURE GEM

THE BEATITUDES

Matthew 5:3-12

3. Blessed are the poor in spirit: for their’s is the kingdom of heaven.

4. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

5. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

6. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

7. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

8. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

9. Blessed are the peacemakers" for they shall be called the children of God.

10. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for their’s is the kingdom of heaven.

11. Blessed are ye, when men shall revileyou, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

12. Rejoice and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

KJV

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