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Persecution Scatters Believers / Philip Boldly Preaches
The death of Stephen was the signal for an outbreak of persecution which compelled the Christians to scatter and to seek safety in the remoter districts of the country. However the apostles stood fast. They braved whatever perils might come; and this was for two reasons: &n …

Simon Seeks and is Denied the "Spiritual” Gift of Healing
Wherever God sows His true believers, Satan sows his counterfeits. Satan’s tool in this passage was a sorcerer named Simon. He practiced witchcraft, and because of his ability to exercise control over nature and people through his demonic power, many people thought he was great ( …

Ethiopian Eunuch Evangelized by Philip
This portion of Scripture shows the importance of being sensitive to the Holy Spirit’s leading in order to be in the right place, at the right time. Philip, who was engaged in a very successful evangelistic work in Samaria, was prompted by the Spirit of God to interrupt this mini …