Philip and the Ethiopian for Kids: Bible Story & Printables
The story in a nutshell
The angel of the Lord sent Philip to the desert way that goes down to Gaza, where a man of Ethiopia, of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, sat in his chariot reading Esaias the prophet. Philip asked, "Understandest thou what thou readest?" and beginning at the same scripture, he "preached unto him Jesus." When they came to a certain water, the man said, "See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?" He said, "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God," and they went down both into the water, and Philip baptized him, and he went on his way rejoicing.
Read it: Acts 8:26–40
Memory verseActs 8:35
Big ideasBelieve and be baptized · Tell others about Jesus · The scripture points to Jesus
Philip and the Ethiopian Lessons
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Philip and the Ethiopian Crosswords
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the story of Philip and the Ethiopian in the Bible?
You can read it in Acts 8:26–40.
What is the story of Philip and the Ethiopian about?
The angel of the Lord sent Philip to the desert way that goes down to Gaza, where a man of Ethiopia, of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, sat in his chariot reading Esaias the prophet. Philip asked, "Understandest thou what thou readest?" and beginning at the same scripture, he "preached unto him Jesus." When they came to a certain water, the man said, "See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?" He said, "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God," and they went down both into the water, and Philip baptized him, and he went on his way rejoicing.
What can kids learn from Philip and the Ethiopian?
Big ideas to teach: Believe and be baptized, Tell others about Jesus, The scripture points to Jesus.