The First Missionary

A New Foe: Persecuted Christians, vv. 1-4

A. Its Focus, vv. 1-2

B. Its Fury, vv. 3-4

A New Field: Preaching Christ, vv. 5-25

A. Philip’s Fruit in the Gospel, vv. 5-8

1. Revival, vv. 5-7
2. Rejoicing, v. 8

B. Philip’s Fame in the Gospel, vv. 9-14

1. Simon Magus Hears the News, vv. 9-13
   • His Deceptions, v. 9
   • His Disciples, vv. 10-12
   • His Decision, v. 13–Simon believed facts, was baptized, but was not regenerated.
2. Simon Peter Hears the News, v. 14

C. Philip’s Fellowship in the Gospel, vv. 15-25

1. Dispensing the Gift of the Holy Ghost, vv. 15-17
2. Detecting the Guilt of Simon Magus, vv. 18-24
   • Simon’s Conclusions, vv. 18-19
     • What He Discerned, v. 18a
     • What He Decided, v. 18b
     • What He Desired, v. 19
   • Simon’s Condemnation, vv. 20-23
     • Peter’s Godly Indignation, v. 20
     • Peter’s Godly Intuition, v. 21
     • Peter’s Godly Injunction, v. 22
     • Peter’s Godly Insight, v. 23
   • Simon’s Concern, v. 24

D. Sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ, v. 25

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