Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch
Philip, led by the Spirit, encounters an Ethiopian eunuch reading Scripture and explains the Gospel, resulting in the eunuch’s joyful conversion and baptism.
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Traveling along a desert road, Philip met an Ethiopian eunuch who was reading from the book of Isaiah. Recognizing the longing in the man’s heart for truth, Philip explained how the prophecy pointed to Jesus. Moved by the message, the eunuch accepted baptism and went on his way rejoicing, becoming one of the early examples of the Gospel crossing cultural boundaries.
This encounter underscores the openness of God’s invitation to all who seek Him.
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The story of Philip and the eunuch is celebrated as a milestone in the expansion of the early Church beyond Jewish communities.