A Magician Named Simon
July 16, 2023
Stephen McHarg contrasts Simon the sorcerer with genuine saving faith, showing how Simon’s belief and baptism masked a proud heart that desired power rather than repentance. Walking through Acts 8 in its broader context, he urges listeners to examine their own hearts, reject the lure of power and spectacle, and trust in Christ alone as the true source of salvation and transformation.
The Finance Minister
July 23, 2023
Christian Morasse traces Philip’s encounter with the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8:26–40, highlighting the sovereign work of the Holy Spirit in directing evangelism, opening hearts to understand Scripture, and producing joyful obedience. He emphasizes the Spirit’s preeminence, the necessity of scriptural understanding, and the call for believers to be ready and responsive when God prompts them to share the gospel.