“Brother Saul, the Lord…has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the

Holy Spirit” (Acts 9:17).

Philip’s Ministry: Samaria Resulted from the

stoning of Stephen (8:1)

Two powers at work Simon Magus, the

“Great Power” Philip, proclaiming

the Messiah The Samaritans

believed & were baptized

Philip’s Ministry: Samaria (p.2) Peter and John come

down from Jerusalem To supervise? To

authorize? The gift of the Spirit

Simon’s request Compare w/ Ananias Peter recognizes the

“bitter poison” in him (Deuteronomy 29:18)

Peter & John return, preaching thru Samaria

Philip’s Ministry: The Ethiopian Philip (directed by

an angel, led by the Spirit) encounters an Ethiopian official Leads him in reading

Isaiah 53 Tells him the good

news about Jesus “What prevents me

from being baptized?” He is…& leaves w/

joy Philip is taken away

The Conversion of Paul Paul continues his

rabid attacks Cleanses Jerusalem? Leaves for

Damascus Damascus road

experience! “Why do you

persecute me? “Who are you?”

Blinded by the light Philippians 3:12 2 Corinthians 4:6

The Conversion of Paul (p. 2)

Restoration through a “double vision” To Ananias: “Go!” To Saul: “Wait for restored sight” Saul sees…is baptized…and eats

Saul begins to preach In Damascus… In Jerusalem…

The church enters into a time of Peace Consolidation Encouragement Growth Holy reverence