This Sunday we’re in Acts 8:4–25, where the gospel begins to move in a surprising direction—to the Samaritans. What starts as persecution and scattering turns into something God uses for good. As believers are pushed out, they carry the message of Jesus with them, and suddenly, people who were once seen as outsiders are experiencing the joy and power of the gospel.

Through Philip’s ministry, we see lives changed, barriers broken, and a reminder that the good news of Jesus isn’t limited to a certain kind of person—it’s for everyone.

But this passage also challenges us. As the gospel spreads, it confronts pride, exposes false belief, and calls for genuine faith—not just fascination with what God can do.

It leaves us with a question worth wrestling with:

Are we open to God working beyond our expectations—and even through us—to reach people we might overlook?