Acts 8:27

So he arose and went. And behold, a man of Ethiopia, a eunuch of great authority under Candace the queen of the Ethiopians, who had charge of all her treasury, and had come to Jerusalem to worship,

1. He went. Like Abraham, he just went. No questions asked. Just go.

2. A man of Ethiopi a - while the borders have changed - Ethiopia is still a part of northern Africa. The word - Ethiopia - means black. It is supposed that this man was of a black or darker race.

3. Candace - This is not a proper name, but a title. Like Pharaoh or Caesar, this the title of the queen of this nation.

4. Eunuch - It was common among royalty to have servants made eunuchs. Because they were not able to produce children, they were "safe" to be around the many wives and many children of they royal house.

5. Treasury - Most think of him as head book keeper, accountant, collecting taxes and paying government bills. However, it appears that he was rather the guardian of the jewels and valuable treasure of the queen.

6. Interesting note: The Greek word for "treasurer" is "gaza" and is the same word for the place Philip is being sent. Philip is sent to Gaza (treasure) to find a man who guards the treasure (Greek - gaza).

7. To worship - Eunuchs were not allowed into the Temple itself. (Deuteronomy 23:1) He traveled a long way just be near the Temple and worship God.