Exploring Acts in the New Testament
Dive into the growth of the Church in Acts, from Philip's ministry in Samaria to Saul's transformation into Paul. Follow the spread of Christianity beyond borders, including the baptism of the Ethiopian eunuch and debates over circumcision. Witness the powerful encounters with God that shaped the early Apostles' beliefs and actions.
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The Church Grows Arielle Shioli
Introduction -The regions of Judea and Samaria were largely non-Jewish, with Jewish followers of Christ (not yet denoted as Christians) scattered throughout. -Philip, a recurring character, begins centering his church in Samaria, which earns him a visit from Peter and John. -Simon the Magician was baptized by Philip, but tried to buy the laying on of hands. - May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could obtain God s gift with money!
Ethiopian Church -The Ethiopian eunuch, a member of the Candace (queen) of Ethiopia, was baptized by Philip in some water they found along the road. -This shows Christianity is not confined to one geographical location. It can be practiced anywhere.
Saul (my favorite character) -Saul s story in the bible is one of redemption. - Then they dragged [Stephen] out of the city and began to stone him; and the witnesses laid their coats at the feet of a young man named Saul And Saul approved of their killing him. (Acts. 7:58) -Saul is a horrible person who thinks his adherence to laws is what makes him better than anyone else. -For this, Saul is blinded; Saul got up from the ground, and though his eyes were open, he could see nothing; so they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus. For three days he was without sight, and neither ate nor drank. (Acts. 9:8)
Saul (continued) -The Disciple Ananias was the one to restore Saul s sight. - Saul became increasingly more powerful and confounded the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that Jesus was the Messiah. (Acts. 9:22) -He would later be baptized as Paul (I don t like this name as much as I like Saul but it s the symbolism of rebirth here.)
Rapid Fire: The Apostles -God proclaims it s okay to eat profane animals as long as God makes them clean -Peter goes to Cornelius and realizes it is wrong to call anyone profane or unclean -Cornelius gets baptized -Gentiles (non-Jews) accept the word of God, which causes controversy -Debates over circumcision -Tension between Antioch and Jerusalem -King Herod persecuted the Jewish citizens and was struck down and eaten by worms, then died. In that order.
