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Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed. And there was great joy in that city. But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. Then Simon himself believed also: Simon believed after a certain style and fashion. He saw that there was a real power about Philip, which he did not himself possess, and he was obliged to bow down...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done. Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
And when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered beholding the miracles and signs which were done. Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost: (for as yet he...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, saying, give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost. But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money. Thou hast...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost. But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money. Thou hast...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
And he arose and went: Not demurring, but at once obeying. If the Lord should send you to the wilderness, depend upon it that he will send somebody else there for you to bless; go, therefore, without fear.
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
And, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship, was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet. He was a devout man, a studious man, a Bible-reading man. We do not often find such persons in great...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
And he arose and went: Always do as you are told by your Lord. The first qualification for a good servant of Jesus Christ is immediate obedience.
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
And, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship, was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet. He was a devout man, who was seeking rest of heart, but he could not find it. He had joined in all...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Then the Spirit said unto Philip, go near, and join thyself to this chariot. And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest? And he said, how can I accept some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him. See how God honours the Christian...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot. And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest? That is the main thing; a religion that is not based upon understanding will soon come to an end. An emotional religion—one that is nothing but...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him. The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth: in his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth: in his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth. And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the came scripture, and preached unto him Jesus. You may begin anywhere in the Bible, and preach Jesus. You may begin at the first chapter of Genesis, or at the last chapter of Malachi, at the first of Matthew or the last of Revelation, and still preach Jesus, for he is the sum and substance of the whole...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. That is the great confession of faith that is to be made by all...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him. And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing. The Holy Spirit will not permit us to depend too much upon...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea. We know quite well what “he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea,” although it is not mentioned here. Wherever he went, he had but one theme: “the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ.” So may...