Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch Nathan Smith Acts 8:26-40 Sermon Theme: God sovereignly orchestrates and empowers his followers to fulfill his mission of spreading the gospel to the ends of the earth. I. God is sovereign over his mission II. God is powerful to accomplish his mission III. God invites us to join him in his mission Questions for Discussion/Application: *Re-read the text, Acts 8:26-40. Having re-read the text and listened to the sermon, what stands out to you about this passage and this story? What wisdom and insights can we glean from it? *What about Phillip’s example in this story do you find inspiring and compelling? *When was a time you shared the good news of the gospel with someone who is not a believer? What was that experience like for you? *What hindrances and obstacles keep us from proclaiming Christ to our neighbors, friends and relatives who do not yet know Christ? In God’s strength and by His power, how can we overcome those obstacles? *Consider having CG members give updates on their “One Life” and how it is going with reaching out to them. *Consider taking time to pray, asking God to help us to strategically, thoughtfully and with love reach out to those in our relational network who do not know Jesus Christ.