Church notes - 18th May 2025

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Acts 8:4 - 25
The Disciples' Journey
They were scattered

Acts 1:8

Scattered But Not Silent
vs 4
Local Mission Lesson: Where has God 'scattered' you. Work, school, home, clubs, etc - those are your Samarias.

Philip was heading into a difficult area.
He just proclaimed the Christ.

The Gospel Confronts and Converts
vs 12 People believed Philip and were baptised.

Simon the Sorceror amazed people, but the Gospel converted hearts.

Not all belief is saving faith.

Local Mission Lesson: The Gospel doesn't just inspire - it confronts.

Affirmation and Heart Examination.
Peter and John came to give the Holy Spirit to new believers.

Local Mission Lesson: Gospel ministry must always prioritise heart transformation over outward performance.

vs 25

Luke 9: 51 -56
The disciples wanted to call fire down on the Samaritans.

Final change.
Be like Philip
Go and preach Christ
Be like Peter and John
Strengthen and preach trust
Be filled with the Holy Spirit