May 21 / 22
Philip and the Ethiopian: by Pastor Paul Dickerson

Is life a comedy or a tragedy? Are we the hero or the victim? Or maybe the villain? Is the world descending into chaos and dystopia or are we on a path of ever-increasing prosperity and progress? The stories we tell orient us to our place in the world and our role in the story.

The Bible tells the story of a loving God and a messy people. There is a beginning and an end. Major themes of creation, redemption, and sanctification trace the arc of this grand narrative. And Jesus Christ is the center of it all – the great hero of the story who comes incognito to rescue and redeem his broken creation.

Today we hear the account of Philip and the Ethiopian from Acts 8. Are we attentive and open to the Spirit’s sending? Are we humble and willing to be taught? May the Holy Spirit direct us all closer to Jesus and His mission.

Acts 8:26-40