When Philip obeyed God and answered the Ethiopian Eunuch’s questions about Isaiah 53, he primarily overcame cultural barriers. The encounter was significant because Philip, a Jew, was engaging with a high-ranking Ethiopian official who was likely of a different cultural background. This situation required Philip to step outside of his own cultural norms and beliefs to effectively communicate and share the Gospel with someone who was not part of his community. Additionally, he also had to address the distance involved, as he traveled to meet the Eunuch who was returning to Ethiopia, but the primary obstacle in this context is best described as cultural understanding and acceptance.
What did Philip overcome when he obeyed God and answered an Ethiopian Eunuch’s questions about Isaiah 53?
lack of reliable transportation
culture
distance
limited knowledge about the Bible
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