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Biblical person: Philip (the evangelist)

Creative activities and ideas based on the biblical figure of Philip (the evangelist)

Philip the Evangelist is a figure in the New Testament of the Bible. He is one of the seven deacons appointed by the apostles in Acts 6 to serve in the early Christian community in Jerusalem. He is also known for his evangelistic work in Samaria, where he converted many to Christianity, including a magician named Simon. Philip is most famous for his encounter with an Ethiopian eunuch, whom he baptized after explaining to him the gospel message of Jesus Christ. He later settled in Caesarea, where he continued his evangelistic work and raised four daughters who were prophetesses.

We have compiled a range of creative ideas and activities below that relate to this Biblical person. These resources are designed to help you teach important life lessons in an engaging and interactive way, whether you are a children's ministry leader, a Sunday school teacher, or a religious educator in a Christian primary school.

Our activities below are suitable for use in various settings such as church children's programs, children's ministry, catechism classes, children's services, Bible clubs, vacation Bible school, and Sunday school, and will help students understand the relevance of the Bible to their lives, and the importance of applying its teachings in practical ways.