Philip & the Ethiopian
Good News for Everyone
The Story
Acts 8:26-40
An angel told Philip to go to a desert road. Philip obeyed immediately. On the road, he saw a chariot carrying an important official from Ethiopia — a powerful man in charge of his queen's treasury.
The man was reading from the book of Isaiah as he rode along. The Holy Spirit told Philip, 'Go over and walk beside that chariot!'
Philip ran up alongside and asked, 'Do you understand what you're reading?' The man said, 'How can I, unless someone explains it to me?' He invited Philip to ride along.
The man was reading a prophecy about Jesus! Philip explained it and shared the Good News. The official believed and asked to be baptized right there in some water by the road. God's good news was spreading to all nations!
What Can We Learn?
Jesus Is for Everyone
The Ethiopian official was from far away — and Jesus was for him too! The Good News is for ALL people.
Go When God Says Go
Philip just obeyed and ran to the chariot. Be ready to share Jesus when God opens the door!
The Bible Points to Jesus
Philip helped the man understand the Bible by showing how it pointed to Jesus — the whole Bible is about Him!
Respond Quickly to Good News
As soon as the man understood, he asked to be baptized immediately! When you understand Jesus, don't wait!
Memory Verse
“Go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.”
Matthew 28:19 (NLT)
Character Spotlight
Philip
Evangelist
Fun Facts:
- ★Was one of the first deacons of the church
- ★Obeyed God immediately
- ★Helped spread the gospel to Africa through this one encounter
Lessons from Philip:
- ✓One conversation can change someone's eternal destiny
The Ethiopian Official
Seeking Believer
Fun Facts:
- ★Was a powerful official in Ethiopia
- ★Was reading the Bible but needed help
- ★Was baptized on the road and went home rejoicing
Lessons from The Ethiopian Official:
- ✓God sends the right people to seekers at the right time
Prayer Time
Read this prayer out loud!
Dear God, help me to be ready like Philip to share the Good News about Jesus when You open a door. Give me courage to speak, and make me sensitive to people who are searching. Amen.
Family Discussion
Talk about these questions together!
Why do you think God sent Philip specifically to that desert road?
How can you share the Good News about Jesus with someone this week?
What does this story tell us about who Jesus came for?
📚 For older kids & teensFun Activities
Activities to reinforce the story!
Color Philip and the Chariot
Color Philip running alongside the chariot!
Draw Your Good News Moment
Draw a time you could tell someone about Jesus.
Philip Word Search
Find the hidden words from the story!
