From Ethiopia to Jerusalem
Deutsch English A financial administrator of Queen Candace belonged to the Gentiles who, in deep longing, were drawn to the God of Israel. He traveled to Jerusalem in order to worship there. 1. Philip the Evangelist An angel of the Lord instructed Philip: “Go south, to the road that leads from Jerusalem to Gaza.” Angels are messengers of God who can also reveal themselves in human form. Their main task is to make known the will of God on earth through actions and through the word of the Lord. 2. A Man from Ethiopia At the same time, a man from Ethiopia was traveling along this road in his chariot. He was just returning from Jerusalem, where he had worshiped God in the temple. During the journey, he was reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah. He seeks in the temple, he seeks in the Scriptures. He was sincere, humble, and faithful. 3. The Holy Spirit Speaks to Philip The Holy Spirit said to Philip: “Go to that chariot.” Phi...