Ministry of Philip

 N.T.#841 "Ministry of Philip"

 July 27, 2026 

Acts 8-Part 2

LET IT GLOW 

Dr. Luke leaves the persecution Saul was doing on the believing church in Jerusalem. He picks back up in chapter 9 with the conversion of Saul on the road to Damascus.

 In the meantime, Luke focuses on the ministry of Deacon Philip:

• Philip went to Samaria and preached Christ to them. 
• Many believed in Jesus as Savior. 
• His successful ministry resulted in healings, casting out of unclean spirits, and other signs of the presence of the Holy Spirit in him. 
• Many were bewitched with the sorcery by Simon the Sorcerer, known as Simon Magus. 
• Simon had great sway over the people of Samaria. 
• People even said Simon had great power of God, which was the opposite-the devil was his source of power.
• Men and women believed in Jesus as Philip preached about the kingdom of God and Jesus.  They were baptized. (verse 12)
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The Lord used Philip to spread the Gospel in Samaria. 

LET IT GROW 

The apostles heard Samaria received the Word of God, so they sent Peter and John there. (verse 14) News of Philip's preaching and the conversion of the Samaritans reached Jerusalem. The church at Jerusalem was all Jews and this assembly was all Samaritans. Peter and John prayed for those new converts to receive the Holy Spirit. 

When a sinner gets saved, that is when they receive the Holy Spirit. Salvation is a prerequisite.

LET IT GO

Jesus, help us let go and let You take control of our thoughts and words, actions and deeds.