Spirit Led Obedience – What Prevents You 3u4k5c

18/05/2025 - Zeke Murley Acts 8:26 — From Revival to the Desert“Rise and go toward the south… This is a desert place.” Why do you think God would send Philip away from a fruitful ministry? Can you think of a time when God called you out of comfort into something unknown? What does this teach us about obedience? Acts 8:27–29 — An Unexpected Encounter“…an Ethiopian, a eunuch… seated in his chariot, reading the prophet Isaiah.” Who does Philip find in the desert—and why is this surprising? What stands out about the eunuch’s position, background, and setting? What does this suggest about who God sees and sends us to? Acts 8:30–31 — A Hunger for Truth“Do you understand what you are reading?” // “How can I, unless someone guides me?” What does the eunuch’s response reveal about his heart? Why is it important that someone sits with him rather than preaches at him? Who in your life might be reading, wondering, or seeking—and just needs someone to guide them? Acts 8:32–34 — Reading Isaiah 53“In his humiliation justice was denied him… For his life is taken away…” What kind of person is described in this Scripture? Why do you think the eunuch is drawn to this age? Have you ever read Scripture and felt like it was describing your story? Acts 8:35–38 — A Story That Includes Him“Then Philip… told him the good news about Jesus.” What happens when the eunuch hears the gospel explained? What does his immediate response to water and baptism tell us? What do you think he means when he says, “What prevents me?”  Acts 8:39 — A New Story Begins“He went on his way rejoicing.” Why is the eunuch now rejoicing? How does this age challenge the idea of who belongs in God’s family? Isaiah 56:3–5 — The Fulfillment“To the eunuchs… I will give an everlasting name that shall not be cut off.” What kind of hope is given to those who feel cut off or overlooked? What does this reveal about God’s heart for the excluded, the hurting, the forgotten? Final Reflection: Who are the people around you who may feel like a “dry tree”? Are you willing to be like Philip—sent to the unlikely places, ready to guide others to Jesus? What’s stopping you from stepping into the assignment God has given you? 4f2z3q