Good morning, everyone!
Today I read Acts 7-8.
A lot happened in today's reading, so I'll give you a brief rundown.
First, Stephen, a disciple who preached the word of God, was arrested. Then, the elders, having heard his testimony of Jesus and his rebuke for them not obeying the laws God gave to their forefathers, stoned him to death.
At this point, we meet Saul, who, after Stephen's death, began persecuting the church, raiding homes and arresting men, women, and children.
Now, if you're new to this, remember Saul's name. We'll get more into his story later.
After that, Philip, another disciple, goes to Samaria to preach there, since they are not welcome in Jerusalem. And many people got saved, and were baptized in Samaria.
At this time, a man named Simon was practicing magic to earn money, and when he heard Philip preach, he believed, and gave up the magic and was baptized.
Then, Philip and the other disciples were laying hands on the people, praying that they might receive the Holy Spirit.
Simon approached them and offered them money so that he might receive the Holy Spirit too.
Peter rebuked him for thinking he could buy a gift from God with money. Then told him to pray that he could get his heart right with God and thus would not have calamity come upon him. And Simon asked Peter to pray for him so that none of the calamity would come upon him.
They continued preaching, and other people from other nations also received Christ, and believed.
I hope you'll join me tomorrow when I read Acts 9-10.
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