1. “Changing the World” The Case of Simon the Sorcerer

3. How has it changed you?

4. Simon the Sorcerer Simon: An opportunist exposed

5. Simon the Sorcerer Simon: Actually quite an ordinary Christian, with a long way to go.

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7. Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. Acts 8:4

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9. “For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.” John 4:9

10. Simon the Sorcerer There was great joy in that city. Acts 8:8

11. Simon the Sorcerer For some time a man named Simon had practiced sorcery in the city and amazed all the people of Samaria. Acts 8:9

12. Simon the Sorcerer He boasted that he was someone great, and all the people, both high and low, gave him their attention and exclaimed, "This man is the divine power known as the Great Power." They followed him because he had amazed them for a long time with his magic. Acts 8:10-11

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15. He boasted that he was someone great, and all the people, both high and low, gave him their attention and exclaimed, "This man is the divine power known as the Great Power." They followed him because he had amazed them for a long time with his magic. Acts 8:10-11

16. Simon the Sorcerer Philip… preached the good news of the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ. Acts 8:12

17. Simon the Sorcerer Simon himself believed and was baptised. Acts 8:13

18. Simon the Sorcerer When they arrived, they prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit, because the Holy Spirit had not yet come upon any of them; they had simply been baptised into the name of the Lord Jesus. Then Peter and John placed their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. Acts 8:15-17

19. Simon the Sorcerer "Repent and be baptised, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." Acts 2:38

20. Simon the Sorcerer “For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.” John 4:9

21. Simon the Sorcerer When they arrived, they prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit, because the Holy Spirit had not yet come upon any of them; they had simply been baptised into the name of the Lord Jesus. Then Peter and John placed their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. Acts 8:15-17

22. Simon the Sorcerer When Simon saw that the Spirit was given at the laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money and said, "Give me also this ability so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit." Acts 8:18-19

23. Simon the Sorcerer Peter answered: “May your money perish with you, because you thought you could buy the gift of God with money! You have no part or share in this ministry, because your heart is not right before God. Acts 8:20-21

24. Simon the Sorcerer Repent of this wickedness and pray to the Lord. Perhaps he will forgive you for having such a thought in your heart. For I see that you are full of bitterness and captive to sin.” Acts 8:22-23

25. Simon the Sorcerer Simon himself believed and was baptised. Acts 8:13

26. Simon the Sorcerer When Simon saw that the Spirit was given at the laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money and said, "Give me also this ability so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit." Acts 8:18-19

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28. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2

29. Simon the Sorcerer You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. Ephesians 4:22-24

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31. How has it changed you?

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37. Simon: Actually quite an ordinary Christian, with a long way to go.

38. “Changing the World” The Case of Simon the Sorcerer