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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.
Numbers 7:10-11 meaningMarch 17, 2023
The leaders of each tribe begin to bring offerings for the altar, a very holy object. All twelve tribes gave the same offerings. One tribe presented their offerings each day, making the celebration twelve days in length.
Numbers 7:1-9 meaningMarch 17, 2023
The tabernacle’s construction is finished. Moses anoints the altar and the furnishings. Carts and oxen are set aside for the transport of the tabernacle.
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