Acts 8:35

Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning at this Scripture, preached Jesus to him.

1. There is a parallel passage in Matthew 5:1 about Jesus and the sermon on the mount.

1. He opened his mouth - He did not just shrug his shoulders and smile. He spoke up. He talked. When asked a question - he was ready to speak up.

2. Taught them - Preachers today are often accused of talking for 25 minutes but not saying anything. That is, there is no content to their speech.

2. Philip followed the example of Jesus. He opened is mouth. And what came out was the preaching of Jesus.

3. NOTE: If you want to learn the proper interpretation of an Old Testament prophecy, let an inspired man do the interpreting. Remember Peter, in Acts 2:1-47, said, "This is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel." That settles the matter. If there is any dispute about the meaning of Isaiah 53:1-12 - let Philip tell you. It is speaking, not about Isaiah or Jeremiah, but about Jesus.