At that time a great persecution broke out against the church in
Jerusalem. They were all scattered abroad throughout the districts of
Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles. Pious men carried Stephen
away to bury him, and they mourned greatly over him. As for Saul, he
ravaged the church. He went i... [ Continue Reading ]
THE FIRST OF THE MARTYRS (Acts 7:54-60 ; Acts 8:1)
8:1 As they listened to this their very hearts were torn with
vexation and they gnashed their teeth at him. But he was full of the
Holy Spirit and he gazed steadfastly into heaven and saw the glory of
God and Jesus standing at God's right hand. So... [ Continue Reading ]
Those who were scattered abroad went throughout the country telling
the message of the good news. Philip went down to the city of Samaria
and preached Christ to them. The crowds listened attentively to what
Philip had to say, as they heard his story and saw the signs which he
performed. Many of them... [ Continue Reading ]
When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the
word of God, they despatched Peter and John to them. They came down
and prayed for them, so that they might receive the Holy Spirit, for
as yet the Holy Spirit had fallen on no one. It was in the name of the
Lord Jesus that they had... [ Continue Reading ]
The angel of the Lord spoke to Philip and said, "Rise and go to the
south by the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza; that is Gaza
in the desert." So he arose and went. Now, look you, an Ethiopian
eunuch, an influential official of Candace the queen of the
Ethiopians, who was in charge of all... [ Continue Reading ]