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Run of a Preacher Man (Acts 8:26-40)

Run of a Preacher Man (Acts 8:26-40)

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In this episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Price discuss Acts chapter 8, focusing on the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch. They look at religious persecution and its paradoxical role in the growth of the church, emphasizing how adversity often strengthens faith. The coversation highlights the eunuch's humility and eagerness to understand scripture, leading to his baptism by Philip. The episode concludes with the importance of preachers and their guidance in interpreting scripture, challenging the notion of self-sufficiency in spiritual understanding.

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