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Acts 8:36-40 meaningMarch 20, 2023
The eunuch asks to be baptized in water on the side of the road. Philip asks if he believes in Jesus, and the eunuch confesses his faith. Philip baptizes him, and immediately afterward he is transported supernaturally by the Holy Spirit to the city of Azotus. The eunuch rejoices for his new faith and new life. Philip journeys to Caesarea, preaching along the way.
Acts 8:26-35 meaningMarch 20, 2023
An angel tells Philip to start a journey toward Gaza. On the way, Philip encounters an African eunuch, an official in the court of a Queen. The eunuch is reading a prophecy from Isaiah about the suffering servant, but he doesn't understand who the prophecy is about. Philip explains that the prophecy is about Jesus's death for the sins of the world.
Acts 8:14-25 meaningMarch 20, 2023
Peter and John journey from Jerusalem to pray over the Samaritans, because the Holy Spirit has not yet come into their hearts. When Simon sees the Spirit descend on the believers, he offers Peter money to buy the power to give the Spirit to people. Peter rebukes him sternly, telling him to repent and ask God's forgiveness for his power-hungry request. Simon asks the apostles to ask God's forgiveness for his error.
Acts 8:9-13 meaningMarch 20, 2023
Many Samaritans believe in Jesus and are baptized, including a magician named Simon. For a long while he was called "the Great Power of God" by the Samaritans, but now he sees true power in the miracles of Jesus through Philip. The Samaritans pay him no attention anymore, now only attentive to Philip. Simon follows Philip around the city, amazed by the healing he performs.
Acts 8:4-8 meaningMarch 20, 2023
The believers who fled Jerusalem have not ceased preaching the gospel. Philip the Deacon preaches Christ to the Samaritans and heals their demoniacs and paralytics. The Samaritans are full of joy in response to the Good News and the miracle-working.
Acts 8:1-3 meaningMarch 20, 2023
Saul the Pharisee begins persecuting the believers in Jerusalem. Everyone but the apostles flee to Samaria and Judea. Stephen is buried and mourned. Saul’s campaign is relentless.
Numbers 7:89 meaningMarch 17, 2023
Once the dedication ceremony (verses 10 – 83) was completed, Moses was allowed to enter into the tent of meeting to listen to the word of the LORD.
Numbers 7:84-88 meaningMarch 17, 2023
Numbers 7:84-88 provides a summary of the gifts that were given during the twelve days of celebrating the dedication of the tabernacle and the brazen altar.
Numbers 7:78-83 meaningMarch 17, 2023
On the twelfth and final day, the tribe of Naphtali brought offerings to the tabernacle. Their offerings were the same as all the other tribes.
Numbers 7:72-77 meaningMarch 17, 2023
On the eleventh day, the tribe of Asher brought gifts to the tabernacle. Their offerings were the same as all the other tribes.
Numbers 7:66-71 meaningMarch 17, 2023
On the tenth day, the tribe of Dan brought gifts to the tabernacle. Their offerings were the same as all the other tribes.
Numbers 7:60-65 meaningMarch 17, 2023
On the ninth day, the tribe of Benjamin brought offerings to the tabernacle. Their offerings were the same as all the other tribes.
Numbers 7:54-59 meaningMarch 17, 2023
On the eighth day, the tribe of Manasseh brought offerings to the tabernacle on the eighth day. Their offerings were the same as all the other tribes.
Numbers 7:48-53 meaningMarch 17, 2023
On the seventh day, the tribe of Ephraim brought offerings to the tabernacle. Their offerings were the same as all the other tribes.
Numbers 7:42-47 meaningMarch 17, 2023
On the sixth day, the tribe of Gad brought offerings to the tabernacle. Their offerings were the same as all the other tribes.
Numbers 7:36-41 meaningMarch 17, 2023
On the fifth day, the tribe of Simeon brought its gifts to the tabernacle. Its offerings were the same as all the other tribes.
Numbers 7:30-35 meaningMarch 17, 2023
On the fourth day, the tribe of Reuben brought offerings to the tabernacle. Their offerings were the same as all the other tribes.
Numbers 7:24-29 meaningMarch 17, 2023
Zebulun brought offerings on the third day.
Numbers 7:18-23 meaningMarch 17, 2023
On the second day, the tribe of Issachar brought offerings to the tabernacle. Their offerings were the same as all the other tribes.
Numbers 7:12-17 meaningMarch 17, 2023
On the first day of the dedication of the tabernacle, the leader of the tribe of Judah brought offerings to the priests.
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