Last Sunday afternoon, we heard from Acts 8:4-25 together. In this passage, we saw the gospel breaks into Samaria for the first time. This is an incredibly momentous event, as the Jews and Samaritans had a long history of deep conflict. The Samaritans were part of the northern tribes who broke away from David’s line and became the Northern Kingdom of Israel centuries before. Even worse, they had intermarried with people who worshipped foreign gods, they used a different Bible than the Jews, and they worshipped at a different temple. Yet, despite these deep and long differences, when the Samaritans hear about Jesus, they believe in Him and receive the Holy Spirit. We saw that this event is part of the fulfillment of God’s OT promise to reunite His people. Even more, it reminds us that the gospel is for all kinds of people from all kinds of different backgrounds. Indeed, Jesus Christ can forgive and reunite even old enemies! This week, thank God that Jesus brings forgiveness even to people like us. Then, take some time to consider if there are other Christians with whom you have a strained relationship. Ask God for help to move forward in that relationship together, remembering that God has reunited us in Jesus Christ.