Acts 8: 1a & 3 On that day a great persecution broke out
against the church in Jerusalem Saul began to destroy the church.
Going from house to house, he dragged off both men and women and
put them in prison.
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Acts 8: 1b & 4 all except the Apostles were scattered
throughout Judea and Samaria Those who had been scattered preached
the word wherever they went.
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John 12:24 I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls
to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it
dies, it produces many seeds.
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Jesus and The Samaritans John 4 Luke 9 Luke 10 Luke 17
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Philip travels on his own to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ
to Samaria, despite facing huge Ministry Barriers Racial &
Cultural Differences Political & Religious Differences
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Philip Goes to Samaria (Acts 8: 4-8) Preached the Gospel
Performed Miracles
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Philips missionary success in Samaria is just one of countless
stories in The Bible which show that the faithfulness of even one
person can make a huge difference.
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Acts 8: 9-13 Simons magic is popular in Samaria Philips
miracles trump Simons tricks Simon believes and is baptized
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Acts 8: 14-17 Peter & John are sent to investigate this new
Samaritan church. The Holy Spirit falls noticeably upon the new
Samaritan believers through the laying on of hands and prayer.
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Acts 8: 18-19 18 When Simon saw that the Spirit was given at
the laying on of the Apostles hands, he offered them money 19 and
said, Give me also this ability so that everyone on whom I lay my
hands may receive the Holy Spirit.
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Acts 8: 20-24 Peter rebukes Simon for his sinful thoughts and
fascination with power. Simon is removed from the churchs
fellowship. Peter urges Simon to flee from his sinful lusts and to
pray for repentance.
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From the time of Simon the Sorcerer onward, people have tried
to blend Pagan AND Christian beliefs & values.
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Witchcraft, magic, sorcery, astrology, divination, palm reading
& horoscopes are all viewed as detestable to God. 1.) O.T.
Commands (Deut. 18: 9-14) 2.) N.T. Teachings (Galatians 5: 19-21)
3.) Final Warning (Revelation 22: 14-15)
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With many new believers in Jesus; the old lifestyles, habits,
and sins they used to engage in can cling hard to their hearts.
This can be true even of sincere believers.
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Simon was so dazzled and attracted by the miracles he saw that
he missed the true power of God at work the freedom from sin, the
unity and peace among believers, and the joy of a new start that
can be found in Jesus Christ!
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Acts 8:25 After they had further proclaimed the word of the
Lord and testified about Jesus, Peter and John returned to
Jerusalem, preaching the gospel in many Samaritan villages.
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Who Do You Most Resemble? Philip The Samaritans Simon the
Sorcerer Peter John