27 Oct 10/21/2012 ... Acts 8:9-24 .. Power Brokers

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Power Brokers .. 10/21/2012 Sunday School Lesson. Acts 8:9-24. Who Understands Faith? 

Simon the Sorcerer - Acts 8:9-13

Peter and John Go to Samaria - Acts 8:14-17

I Would Like To Buy That - Acts 8:18-24

Simon Magus, a sorcerer of Samaria, with great power & influence among the people. (Acts 8:9-13).

Sorcery: (Occult, Demonic Forces - Witch Craft)

Philip - Evangelist/Deacon (Acts 6:8) one of the 7 deacons (Acts 6:2) Perhaps he was instrumental in introducing Christianity into Africa.

Peter (rock) - His original was Simon (Symeon) Acts 15:14 .. a prominent apostle, outstanding leader in the early days of the Christian Church.

Some people believe that money can buy anything. The Holy Spirit can not be bought. Silver - Money can not buy Salvation.

Power - prestige, influence, advantage, greater power 

Occult - belief/practice in areas/things forbidden by God.

Astrology/Horoscopes forbidden - Deuteronomy 18:10, Isaiah 47:12-13

Fortune Telling forbidden - Deuteronomy 18:9-14; Isaiah 44:25; Jeremiah 27:9

Ouija Boards/Contacting the Dead forbidden - Lev. 19:31; 2 Kings 21:6; Deut 18:10-12 
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