His unexpected 5 things

After Acts 8:26-40

When he hears the voice, and obeys,

the last thing he likely expects is to find

a court official, an Ethiopian, sitting

in a chariot, reading a scroll of Isaiah

the prophet, and not just any random part

but #53, the sheep led to the slaughter.

And the next thing he likely doesn’t expect

is to be asked to sit with the official

and explain the meaning of #53,

the sheep led to the slaughter.

And the next thing he likely doesn’t expect

is to go for a chariot ride while 

explaining the meaning of #53.

And the next thing he likely doesn’t expect 

is to be asked / told to baptize the official,

who understands the explanation for #53.

And the next thing he likely doesn’t expect

is to be carried away, suddenly, in a moment,

vanishing and reappearing in Azotus. 

And what else is he to do but keep preaching?

So he does.

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