Last night Kimberly & I hosted our 3G (Gospel Growth Group) small group. Last night Mike led us in a discussion on Acts 8:26-40 - the gospel to Ethiopia. We discussed how Philip had left a fruitful situation, many were coming to Christ, to travel into a desert area. However, one soon sees the fruitfulness of this Spirit led excursion as the Ethiopian eunuch confesses Christ as Lord, then, as was/is natural for the redeemed people of God, he took the message back to Ethiopia with him. Mike observed that Luke utilizes a literary tool to peak the interest of the reader. In vs. 32 he quotes Isaiah the prophet as saying, "so he [Jesus] opens not his mouth," and in vs. 35 Luke writes that Philip "opened his mouth" and preached Jesus. Mike stated that Jesus "kept his mouth closed to endure the suffering" so that we could open out mouths and proclaim His salvation. Philip was utilized by the Spirit to further the gospel message "to the ends of the earth." We, the church, must carry on the legacy of Philip, and more so, the mission of God by taking the gospel "to the ends of the earth." Where is the ends of the earth for us? I suggest looking at the 10/40 window - you can find more info. about this window here as well as how to get involved. Here are a few pics from our time of fellowship last night.