Joy and Amazement: What Gospel Ministry Brings to People and Cities

Acts 8:1-40

At different times of our lives, we realize that we need to prepare for the next task or event that is ahead. Maybe it is a vacation, a job interview, a test at school, a career, marriage, or retirement. We study, read up, talk with experts , and use Google to find out what we think we need to know to be prepared. In Acts 8:4-40, we learn about Philip, an Apostle who was prepared to share the Gospel, and who brought joy and amazement to people and cities where God sent him. When persecution occurred in the early church, Philip went to Samaria to preach the Good News about Jesus. Philip performed miracles, many became believers and there was great joy and amazement in the city.