What did Simon say?

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What’s Your Question? for Oct. 8, 2008

What did Simon say?

Most of us have played the game "Simon says." The leader gives instructions that must be preceded by "Simon says," or you are out of the game. Notice some things Simon the sorcerer said, in Acts 8. When he heard the preaching of Philip and saw the message confirmed by miracles, he believed and was baptized (v. 13). He said these conditions of salvation were confirmed by miracles, as Jesus promised (Mk. 16:15-20). When he saw by the laying on of apostles’ hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money and said give me this power (vs. 18,19). He saw that miraculous gifts were given only through apostolic hands. When he was rebuked, and was told to repent and pray for forgiveness (v. 22), he said pray for me (v. 24). The things Simon said are still true.