Soul Medicine

Be Careful Of Your Motives, Pride And Ego Getting In The Way Of God’s Devine Power

Acts 8:18-19

18When Simon saw that the Spirit was given at the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money 19and said, “Give me also this ability so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.”

God’s Message Of Salvation Through Jesus Is For ALL People

Acts 8:14-17

14When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to Samaria. 15When they arrived, they prayed for the new believers there that they might receive the Holy Spirit, 16because the Holy Spirit had not yet come on any of them; they had simply been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 17Then Peter and John placed their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

NO Demon, NO Evil Spirit And NOT Satan Can Stand Against The Power Of Jesus Christ

Acts 8:4-8

4Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. 5Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Messiah there. 6When the crowds heard Philip and saw the signs he performed, they all paid close attention to what he said. 7For with shrieks, impure spirits came out of many, and many who were paralyzed or lame were healed. 8So there was great joy in that city.

Persecution Often Creates A Spark That Ignites God’s Love

Acts 8:1-2

On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. 2Godly men buried Stephen and mourned deeply for him. 3But Saul began to destroy the church. Going from house to house, he dragged off both men and women and put them in prison.

Your Response To Those Who Oppose You Now May Turn Them To Christ If You’ve Reflected Him

Acts 7:59-60

59While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” 60Then he fell on his knees and cried out, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” When he had said this, he fell asleep.

Be Careful Not To Become Stiff-Necked!

Acts 7:48-53

48“However, the Most High does not live in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says:

49“ ‘Heaven is my throne,

and the earth is my footstool.

What kind of house will you build for me?

says the Lord.

Or where will my resting place be?

50Has not my hand made all these things?’ l

51“You stiff-necked people! Your hearts and ears are still uncircumcised. You are just like your ancestors: You always resist the Holy Spirit! 52Was there ever a prophet your ancestors did not persecute? They even killed those who predicted the coming of the Righteous One. And now you have betrayed and murdered him— 53you who have received the law that was given through angels but have not obeyed it.”

Remain Focused On God Not Allowing Your Heart To Turn To The World

Acts 7:37-39

37“This is the Moses who told the Israelites, ‘God will raise up for you a prophet like me from your own people.’ h 38He was in the assembly in the wilderness, with the angel who spoke to him on Mount Sinai, and with our ancestors; and he received living words to pass on to us.

39“But our ancestors refused to obey him. Instead, they rejected him and in their hearts turned back to Egypt.

Always Remember God Is Sovereign, There Are No Surprises To Him

Acts 7:17

17“As the time drew near for God to fulfill his promise to Abraham, the number of our people in Egypt had greatly increased.

When You Witness For Jesus Share Your Faith And Your Changed Life

Acts 7:1-3

1Then the high priest asked Stephen, “Are these charges true?”

2To this he replied: “Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Harran. 3‘Leave your country and your people,’ God said, ‘and go to the land I will show you.’

Does Your Face Show The Confidence Of Jesus?

Acts 6:15

15All who were sitting in the Sanhedrin looked intently at Stephen, and they saw that his face was like the face of an angel.