Acts 8:1-8
Saul was one of the witnesses, and he agreed completely with the killing of Stephen. A great wave of persecution began that day, sweeping over the church in Jerusalem; and all the believers except the apostles were scattered through the regions of Judea and Samaria. (Some devout men came and buried Stephen with great mourning.) But Saul was going everywhere to destroy the church. He went from house to house, dragging out both men and women to throw them into prison. But the believers who were scattered preached the Good News about Jesus wherever they went. Philip, for example, went to the city of Samaria and told the people there about the Messiah. Crowds listened intently to Philip because they were eager to hear his message and see the miraculous signs he did. Many evil spirits were cast out, screaming as they left their victims. And many who had been paralyzed or lame were healed. So there was great joy in that city.
1. God can use hardships in life to advance His plans. (8:1-4)
2. All Christians are responsible for sharing the Good News of Jesus with all people. (8:5-7)
3. The Good News of Jesus brings great joy to people’s lives. (8:8)
Challenge: The Christian life is all about being on Mission for Jesus Christ. So may you live in such a way that those who know you, but do not know God, come to know God, because they know you!
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