Simon the sorcerer based on Acts 8

Simon the sorcerer based on Acts 8 by ric gustafson.


Simon threw the stick on the ground and it became a snake. The crowd clapped it's approval. He took the same stick, struck a rock and water came out. He smiled knowing the people of this Samarian village adored him and his little magic tricks. The people nicknamed him Simon ' the Great Wizard' and he loved being the most famous one in town.
One day, he was performing a trick on some of the townspeople when a young man walked up to him.
" The Kingdom of God is at hand, I come in the name of Jesus Christ".
Later, Simon found out that the young man's name was Philip and that he was a follower of that Rabbi from Galilee who was crucified outside Jerusalem. Most of the townspeople who used to watch Simon were baptized by Philip and did not care about Simon any longer.
Simon decided himself to be baptized by Philip. After doing so, he followed Philip everywhere.
The apostles had heard about Philip and how the Word of God had been accepted in Samaria.
Peter and John went there and prayed that the newly baptized might receive the Holy Spirit. They put their hands on the people and they received the Holy Spirit.
Simon offered the apostles money if they would give him the ability to bestow the Holy Spirit on people.
Peter said to Simon " You can't buy the gift of God with money".
Simon replied " pray to the Lord for me".
Peter and John returned to Jerusalem preaching the gospel in many Samarian villages.





Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric.