[By Ron Halbrook]

3 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?

Introduction 2. Why a busy important man became a Christian: God offers salvation to all men Seeking God & salvation Studied the Bible Convinced Jesus Christ is the Son of God Opened his heart to the gospel 3. Why should I become a Christian? 4

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14 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.

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23 10 Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand. 11 He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities.

24 12 Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.

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26 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.

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29 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

30 42 Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue: 43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

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V. Opened His Heart to the Gospel A. Signs of Honest Heart Financial integrity as treasurer Spiritual honesty: sincere questions, accepted the truth, willingly obeyed 36

V. Opened His Heart to the Gospel B. Signs of Hungry Heart Deep desire to worship God: long travel, rough roads, primitive vehicle Deep desire to please God in worship: One true God worshiped at one true temple Purchased & studied Isaiah scroll 37

V. Opened His Heart to the Gospel C. Signs of Humble Heart High official admitted need for help Humbly accepted the truth:  A sinner in need of salvation  One true Savior  Submitted in water baptism 38

39 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?

Introduction 2. Like the Ethiopian, I should become a Christian: God offers salvation to all men Seek God & salvation Study the Bible Convinced Jesus Christ is the Son of God Open my heart to the gospel 40