BIBLE STUDY ON SIMON THE SORCERER FULL

12 But when they believed Philip as he preached good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. 10 They all paid attention to him, from the least to the greatest, saying, “This man is the power of God that is called Great.” 11 And they paid attention to him because for a long time he had amazed them with his magic. This is all found in the story I’m calling “The Curious Case of Simon the Magician.” Let’s start with verse nine:ĩ But there was a man named Simon, who had previously practiced magic in the city and amazed the people of Samaria, saying that he himself was somebody great. We’ll see a similar situation in our story today from Acts 8. We like to root for the underdog, don’t we? We like to cheer for someone who becomes strong and does mighty deeds, even though they might have had the most humble beginning. That was really cool-he came out unscathed. But as the smoke clears, we see Luke walking away, brushing the dust off himself. After they decide nobody could live through their attack, they call a ceasefire. Luke Skywalker is standing against an army of machines and cannons and lasers, all firing at him, so we expect to see him destroyed. I will tell you about one part of the movie. We love nobodies who can rise up and do great and powerful things, who have a certain power that people are attracted to.

I think this is one of the reasons the show is so popular-we love power and we love the underdog. Ordinary people can have the ability to use the Force in a powerful way. There are people who can manipulate or control the Force, for good or for the dark side. The Force, an important part of the movie, is an energy field which we’re told “exists between all living things.” That’s from Episode Four, where Obi-Wan Kenobi explained the Force to Luke. Why is it so popular? There are many different reasons, and I might offend some Star Wars nerds here, but I would propose that part of the reason for its popularity is that is represents the idea of power. As a matter of fact, in 2012, Disney bought Lucasfilm for $4 billion. Star Wars has been an incredibly popular franchise over the last four decades. I won’t spoil it for those of you who want to see it. This past Friday my middle child, Tyrus, and I went to the movie.

BIBLE STUDY ON SIMON THE SORCERER FULL

Perhaps he will forgive your evil thoughts, 23 for I can see that you are full of bitter jealousy and are held captive by sin.How many of you have seen the new Star Wars movie? How many people love the Star Wars series? How many people don’t care? All right, an equal number. 22 Repent of your wickedness and pray to the Lord. 19 “Let me have this power, too,” he exclaimed, “so that when I lay my hands on people, they will receive the Holy Spirit!”Ģ0 But Peter replied, “May your money be destroyed with you for thinking God’s gift can be bought! 21 You can have no part in this, for your heart is not right with God. 17 Then Peter and John laid their hands upon these believers, and they received the Holy Spirit.ġ8 When Simon saw that the Spirit was given when the apostles laid their hands on people, he offered them money to buy this power. 16 The Holy Spirit had not yet come upon any of them, for they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 15 As soon as they arrived, they prayed for these new believers to receive the Holy Spirit.

He began following Philip wherever he went, and he was amazed by the signs and great miracles Philip performed.ġ4 When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that the people of Samaria had accepted God’s message, they sent Peter and John there. 13 Then Simon himself believed and was baptized. As a result, many men and women were baptized. 10 Everyone, from the least to the greatest, often spoke of him as “the Great One-the Power of God.” 11 They listened closely to him because for a long time he had astounded them with his magic.ġ2 But now the people believed Philip’s message of Good News concerning the Kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ. 9 A man named Simon had been a sorcerer there for many years, amazing the people of Samaria and claiming to be someone great.

Bible study on simon the sorcerer