Ethiopian Eunuch Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on ethiopian eunuch bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · Acts 8:27 (KJV)
What was the Ethiopian eunuch's position?
Answer: A man of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure
Study note. And, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship. (Acts 8:27)
Lesson 2 · Acts 8:28 (KJV)
What was the eunuch doing when Philip met him?
Answer: Sitting in his chariot reading Esaias the prophet
Study note. Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet. (Acts 8:28)
Lesson 3 · Acts 8:30 (KJV)
Which prophet was he reading?
Answer: Isaiah
Study note. Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot. And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest? (Acts 8:29-30)
Lesson 4 · Acts 8:32 (KJV)
What was the eunuch reading?
Answer: He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer
Study note. The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth. (Acts 8:32)
Lesson 5 · Acts 8:34 (KJV)
What did the eunuch ask Philip?
Answer: Of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man?
Study note. And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man? (Acts 8:34)
Lesson 6 · Acts 8:35 (KJV)
What did Philip do?
Answer: Preached unto him Jesus
Study note. Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus. (Acts 8:35)
Lesson 7 · Acts 8:36 (KJV)
What did the eunuch see as they traveled?
Answer: Water
Study note. And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? (Acts 8:36)
Lesson 8 · Acts 8:37 (KJV)
What did Philip say was required for baptism?
Answer: If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest
Study note. And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. (Acts 8:37)
Lesson 9 · Acts 8:38 (KJV)
How was the eunuch baptized?
Answer: They both went down into the water, and he baptized him
Study note. And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him. (Acts 8:38)
Lesson 10 · Acts 8:39 (KJV)
What happened to Philip after the baptism?
Answer: The Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip
Study note. And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing. (Acts 8:39)
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does ethiopian eunuch bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?