The Nobleman's Quest

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Song: Teach Me Thy Way

A good question is the beginning place for all learning. Learning after all is a quest for knowledge, a search for the answers to your questions. Four pivotal questions are found in the story before us.

“Do you understand what you are reading?” Philip is trying the door. A question is the perfect way to launch a quest for a Bible study. His simple query found the door ajar. The eunuch himself was on a quest and eager to learn as Philip soon found.

“How can I, unless someone guides me?” Here is the quest for help. It takes a humble man to make this request, to admit he doesn’t know. The man who approaches the word of God assuming that he already has all the answers won’t learn. He can’t learn. He’s not on a quest. He’s on a mission.

“Of whom does the prophet say this?” This is the quest for context. It is an indication that the Bible is an ordinary book to be understood by ordinary means. The key to reading the Bible effectively is to ask questions of it all the while. Questions like Who? What? Where? When? Why?

“What hinders me from being baptized?” Here is the application question. Every disciple should ask – and answer – this question. The eunuch is really asking, “So what?” He wants to know how this information about Jesus applies to him.

Try one or more of these questions out today. They’re sure to help you on your quest to serve God.

Jason Moore