Look at the birds of the air….Are you not much more valuable than they? Matthew 6:26

God Directed Ministry Acts 8:26-40

God Directed Ministry Enjoy the story Elements of personal evangelism Effects of Philip’s ministry What does God directed ministry look like for me?

Acts 5:19-20 But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of he jail and brought them out, "Go, stand in the temple courts, "he said, "and tell the people the full message of this new life."

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Ethiopian Eunuch From a land south of Egypt Most likely a God seeker Eunuch – through surgery was made to be unable to reproduce Was CFO (Chief Financial Officer) of Nubia Served under Candace, mother of the king

Deuteronomy 23:1 No one who has been emasculated by crushing or cutting may enter the assembly of the Lord.

Isaiah 56:3-4 Let not any eunuch complain, "I am only a dry tree." To the eunuchs who keep my Sabbaths, who choose what pleases me and hold fast to my covenant - to them I will give within my temple and its walls a memorial and a name better than sons and daughters; I will give them an everlasting name that will not be cut off.

Ethiopian Eunuch From a land south of Egypt Most likely a God seeker Eunuch – through surgery was made to be unable to reproduce Was CFO (Chief Financial Officer) of Nubia Served under Candace, mother of the king

Acts 8:37 Phillip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” The eunuch answered, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.”

Four key transitions where special sign gifts are given when the Holy Spirit is given: Acts 2 - when apostles first received the Holy Spirit Acts 8 - when the Samaritans received the Holy Spirit (before Peter and John) Acts 10 - when the Gentiles received the Holy Spirit (before Peter) Acts 19 - when John the Baptist's disciples received the Holy Spirit (before Paul)

I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven…II Corinthians 12:2 After that, we who are alive, who are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds... I Thessalonians 4:17

Acts 21:8-9 Leaving the next day, we reached Caesarea and stayed at the house of Philip the evangelist, one the Seven. He had four unmarried daughters who prophesied.

Elements for Personal Evangelism There’s no impact without contact. “be glued…” (vs. 29)

Elements for Personal Evangelism There’s no impact without contact. “be glued…” (vs. 29) Use the Scriptures. (vs. 35)

Elements for Personal Evangelism There’s no impact without contact. “be glued…” (vs. 29) Use the Scriptures. (vs. 35) Point people to Jesus. (vs. 35)

Effects of Philip’s Ministry The Church of St. George, Lalibela, Ethiopia

God Directed Ministry What does it look like for us today?

Be wholly given to God. Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God - this is your spiritual act of worship. Romans 12:1 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus... Colossians 3:17

God Directed Ministry What does it look like for us today? Be obedient to the known will of God. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - His good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2

God Directed Ministry What does it look like for us today? Be aware of the spiritual gifts God has given you. Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms. I Peter 4:10

God Directed Ministry What does it look like for us today? Be wholly given to God. Be obedient to the known will of God. Be aware of the spiritual gifts God has given you. Be available.

God Directed Ministry What does it look like for us today? Be wholly given to God. Be obedient to the known will of God. Be aware of the spiritual gifts God has given you. Be available. Move out in faith. “We live by faith, not by sight.” II Corinthians 5:7

Look at the birds of the air….Are you not much more valuable than they? Matthew 6:26