Good Morning, In today's reading from Chapter 8 we see several things happening. Saul began his quest to destroy the church and those who believed scattered except for the Apostles. Phillip being one of them ventured to Samaria where many there accepted the Word of God and Peter and John also went down to witness. While there they came across Simon the Scorcerer who witnessed the laying on of hands and the people received the Holy Spirit, He offered them money to have that same power. Phillip also had dealings with an Ethiopian at the prompting of an angel and was there to help him understand Holy Scripture. I want you to think hard about a couple of things today. First there are a lot of people who think they can "buy" their way to righteousness. Guess what? It does not work that way! It takes giving one's life up for Jesus to be saved. Second thing, If you do not understand something you read in the Bible, seek out someone who can help you. I find it interesting that every time I read scripture, I get something new out of it that I can apply to my life. Have a blessed week!
Pastor Steve
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