Post on 30-Dec-2015
To 160th Ave Church of Christ
Luke the Master Story Teller
• The author of the gospel of Luke and Acts• Luke introduces characters before they take
center stage– Saul (Acts 7)– Barnabas (Acts 4)– Silas (Acts 15)– Stephen (Acts 6:1-6) and Philip
Acts 8• Context– The first of three great conversions• Ethiopian Eunuch• Saul of Tarsus• Cornelius
– The first great persecution• Up to this point it has only come against the leaders
(apostles)• Here is the first time where it hits the entire church• In this pivotal moment of the church’s history the story
focuses on…
PHILIP
Philip Did What Needed to be Done in the Kingdom!
• Acts 6:1– Many were converted who had traveled to Jerusalem. – This put a strain on the church– People were being over looked and it becomes a
distraction• Acts 6:2-6– Solution: appoint some deacons/servants– Philip is one of the seven names mentioned. – Think about what these guys did…
Philip Did What Needed to be Done in the Kingdom!
• Philp Waited tables– That’s not glitsy/glamorous– Kingdom work isn’t glamourous (John 13)
• Philip’s response: “If this is what the kingdom needs, that’s what I will do!”– That’s the attitude we need in the kingdom, We
need more Philips!• Making practical application…
Philip was “Color-Blind”
• He is always serving in racially diverse situations• Acts 6; Hellenists (Greek-speaking Jews)• Acts 8:4-8; Samaritans– Lived to the North of Judea– Had Jewish roots– 700 years earlier Assyria settled many foreigners in the
same region. – They were a mixed group.
• Acts 8:9-13; Simon• Acts 8:26-27; Eunuch
Philip was “Color Blind”
• Philip is not concerned about background: where you came from, who your parents are, what your skin color is.
• Am I willing to Do that?– What happens when I bump into someone that
doesn’t share my culture/customs?– Philip says people need the gospel and I will serve
anyone in anyway possible so that they can see Christ crucified
– Can’t we do the same?!
Philip is Content
Cooper Brannon
Philip is Content
• Acts 8:14-17• Philip is content to have the apostles do this! • He could have done a lot of things to get in the
way and keep the focus on Himself. – “Let’s wait.”– “I can perform miracles, we don’t need anybody else”– Made accusations
• Philip is happy to step back and allow others to step up