There once was a Roman Catholic priest, an Episcopalian rector, a Presbyterian minister, and a Lutheran pastor who met together for lunch on a regular basis. One afternoon they got in a confessional mood and the minister suggested that they talk about their personal problems. The priest confessed that he was a compulsive gambler. The rector admitted that he had an obsession about attractive women. The minister hesitated, but then admitted that he was an alcoholic. Then all three turned to the Lutheran pastor and asked him what his problem was. "Well," he confessed, "I'm a compulsive gossip, and I can't wait to get out of here!"

Last week the eunuch was a God-fearer who became a Christian. We meet another God-fearer today. Last week the eunuch said, "Why shouldn't I be baptized?" Tod…