Philip At Samaria
T. Kelly. Acts 8:5-8 Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ to them.… I. THE PREACHER — "Philip." 1. His native place — "Caesarea," most likely. 2. His official status — "Evangelist," and one of the first deacons. 3. His new charge — "Samaria." 4. His specific work "Preached." 5. His theme — "Christ." 6. His directness — "Unto them."He took aim at his audience. He did not take long range at antediluvian iniquity, but poured hot shot and shell into the living iniquities of Samaria. II. THE PREACHER'S SUCCESS. 1. He made a fine impression — "The people with one accord gave heed," were impressed with his (1) Teachings, (2) Character, and (3) Spirit. 2. He impressed them with his power — "Seeing the miracles." 3. He surprised them by his authority — "Unclean spirits crying came out." 4. He blessed them by his presence — "Many with palsies." 5. He gladdened them by his ministry — "There was great joy in that city." (T. Kelly.) Parallel Verses KJV: Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. WEB: Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and proclaimed to them the Christ.