Complementary Old Testament Passage:
Isaiah 55
Sermon Outline:
A man whom the world says is great
The Greatness of Philip’s Gospel
The great gift of God confirmed
The great purchase price of the Spirit
Family Discussion Questions:
Why was Simon Magus popular?
What did he call himself?
What did Philip preach about?
What was amazing to Simon Magus?
Why did Peter and John come to visit from Jerusalem?
What did Simon Magus offer them?
What did Peter and John say to Simon Magus about this?
What does a person need in order to be forgiven by God?
What does a person need in order to receive the Holy Spirit?
What is the importance of the presence of the Apostles in this text?
Comparing this passage with Acts 2 and Acts 10 and Acts 19 - what is similar and what is
different?
What does this passage say about those who focus on the miraculous?
What is “simony”?
What does this teach us about the danger of being overly cautious in evaluation people for
baptism?
