diff --git a/45act/08.md b/45act/08.md index 9935dc6..e2d7733 100644 --- a/45act/08.md +++ b/45act/08.md @@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ Some scholars think those who left Jerusalem were the Greek-speaking Jewish Chri See: 1 Thessalonians 2:14 -See: Persecute (Persecution); Synagogue; Apostle +See: [Persecute (Persecution)](../articles/persecute.md); [Synagogue](../articles/synagogue.md); [Apostle](../articles/apostle.md) See Map: Jerusalem; Samaria; Judea @@ -24,44 +24,44 @@ See Map: Jerusalem; Samaria; Judea The “devout men” were men who feared God and lived in a way that honored God. These men took Stephen’s body to bury it in the way the Law of Moses required. Scholars think these men believed in Jesus. -See: Fear of God; Law of Moses +See: [Fear of God](../articles/fearofgod.md); [Law of Moses](../articles/lawofmoses.md) ## 8:4-8 ### What was “preaching the word”? See: Galatians 2:19-20 -See: Preach (Preacher); Word of God; Gospel +See: [Preach (Preacher)](../articles/preach.md); [Word of God](../articles/wordofgod.md); [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md) ### What was “proclaimed to them the Christ”? Philip told those in Samaria the important story about the messiah. He told them that Jesus was the messiah of the Jewish and Samaritan people, and that he lived a perfect life. Jesus did many miracles and taught them about God. Jesus suffered, died, and became alive again on the third day. -See: Messiah (Christ); Miracle; Atone (Atonement); Resurrect (Resurrection) +See:[Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); [Miracle](../articles/miracle.md); [Atone (Atonement)](../articles/atone.md); [Resurrect (Resurrection)](../articles/resurrect.md) See Map: Samaria ### Who was Philip? -Philip was one of the seven brothers the Christians choose to help widows (see: Acts 6:5). +Philip was one of the seven brothers the Christians chose to help widows (see: Acts 6:5). ### How did people give “close attention”? The crowds listened together with complete attention. All of the people watched and listened to what Philip said because he did miracles and he spoke strongly. -See: Miracle +See: [Miracle](../articles/miracle.md) ### What was a sign? A sign was a miracle that God did and people were able to see it (see: Acts 8:7). -See: Miracle; Sign +See: [Miracle](../articles/miracle.md); [Sign](../articles/sign.md) ### What is an unclean spirit? An unclean spirit is an evil spirit. It is also called a demon. Unclean spirits and demons obey Satan. -See: Demon Possession (Casting Out Demons); Demon; Satan (The Devil) +See: [Demon Possession (Casting Out Demons)](../articles/demonpossession.md); [Demon](../articles/demon.md); [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md) ### What was a paralyzed person? A lame person? @@ -75,23 +75,23 @@ A lame person was someone who was injured or had an illness and were not able to The people believed God gave power to the man who did sorcery because he did amazing things for a long time and he claimed to be someone great (see: Acts 8:9,11). -See: Sorcery +See: [Sorcery](../articles/sorcery.md) ### What was the gospel of the kingdom of God? -See: Gospel; Kingdom of God +See: [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md); [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md) ### What did the people do after they believed the good news about Jesus and the kingdom of God? The people, both men and women, were baptized immediately after they believed the good news about Jesus and the kingdom of God. -See: Baptize (Baptism); Gospel; Kingdom of God +See: Baptize (Baptism); [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md); [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md) ### Why did Simon, who had great power of God, believe and be baptized? -Simon believed and was baptized because he was surprised when he saw the signs and mighty works Philip did with God’s power. That is, the Samaritans thought Simon had great power of God, but Simon himself was amazed when he saw God’s power through Philip. Simon knew about power from God and he knew something more powerful than his power worked through Philip. His trust in miracles and power was not enough for him to believe for very long. He soon became more interested in power than in believing (see: Acts 8:18-19). Jesus knew he Simon was thinking in the wrong way (see: John 2:23-24). +Simon believed and was baptized because he was surprised when he saw the signs and mighty works Philip did with God’s power. That is, the Samaritans thought Simon had great power of God, but Simon himself was amazed when he saw God’s power through Philip. Simon knew about power from God and he knew something more powerful than his power worked through Philip. His trust in miracles and power was not enough for him to believe for very long. He soon became more interested in power than in believing (see: Acts 8:18-19). Jesus knew Simon was thinking in the wrong way (see: John 2:23-24). -See: Baptize (Baptism); Sign +See: Baptize (Baptism); [Sign](../articles/sign.md) ## 8:14-25 @@ -99,15 +99,15 @@ See: Baptize (Baptism); Sign The apostles in Jerusalem were glad the Samaritans believed in Jesus and they were not surprised. They did, however, feel it was their duty to inspect the new work to make sure it was true and good (see: Acts 11:22). Before, John went to Samaria because before that he wanted Jesus to call down fire from heaven on the Samaritans for rejecting Jesus since Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem (see: Luke 9:52-55). Now, John went to see for himself if the Samaritans believed in Jesus. Then, John told other Samaritan villages about Jesus and the gospel (see: Acts 8:25). -See: Apostle; Samaria (Samaritan); Fire; Heaven; Gospel +See: [Apostle](../articles/apostle.md); [Samaria](../articles/samaria.md); [Fire](../articles/fire.md); [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md); [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md) See Map: Jerusalem -## How did Samaria receive the “word” of God? +### How did Samaria receive the “word” of God? Samaria received the “word”(λόγος/g3056) of God when they believed Jesus is the messiah, the Son of God, and the power of salvation (see: Romans 1:2-5). It was a way to say they believed the things Philip said about Jesus, who is the “Word” of God (see: John 1:1). -See: Word of God; Messiah (Christ); Son of God; Save (Salvation, Saved from Sins) +See: [Word of God](../articles/wordofgod.md); [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); [Son of God](../articles/sonofgod.md); [Save (Salvation, Saved from Sins)](../articles/save.md) ### Why did the apostles send Peter and John to Samaria? @@ -117,11 +117,11 @@ Scholars give several reasons why the apostles sent Peter and John to Samaria. 1. It was necessary for the apostles from Jerusalem to welcome the Samaritan Christians. Then the Christians in Jerusalem would be able to fully include Samaritan Christians into the Christian community. The Christian community was only Jewish people until that time. -1. It was not necessary for the apostles from the Jerusalem church to welcome the Samaritan Christians. Luke did not write it was necessary. Later, Paul wrote other Christians who were not apostles baptized people (see: 1 Corinthians 1:14-17). +1. It was not necessary for the apostles from the Jerusalem church to welcome the Samaritan Christians. Luke did not write it was necessary. Later, Paul wrote that other Christians who were not apostles baptized people (see: 1 Corinthians 1:14-17). 1. God wanted to use the apostles when the first Gentiles received the Holy Spirit. -See: Apostle; Samaria (Samaritan); Gentile; Baptize (Baptism); Holy Spirit +See: [Apostle](../articles/apostle.md); [Samaria](../articles/samaria.md); [Gentile](../articles/gentile.md); [Baptize (Baptism)](../articles/baptize.md); [Holy Spirit](../articles/holyspirit.md) See Map: Samaria @@ -129,19 +129,19 @@ See Map: Samaria Samaria was lower in elevation from Jerusalem. Jerusalem is high in elevation. So they came down to Samaria from Jerusalem. -See: Samaria (Samaritan) +See: [Samaria](../articles/samaria.md) ### What happened when the apostles Peter and John prayed and laid hands on the Samaritans for them to receive the Holy Spirit? Luke did not write what happened when the apostles Peter and John prayed and laid hands on the Samaritans for them to receive the Holy Spirit. Some scholars think they spoke in tongues because that happened at other times when the Holy Spirit filled people in Acts (see: Acts 2:4; 10:44-46; 19:6). Other scholars think there were other gifts of the Spirit or signs because Luke did not write the Samaritans spoke in tongues. -See: Baptize (Baptism); Indwelling of the Holy Spirit; Holy Spirit; Gifts of the Holy Spirit; Pray (Prayer); Laying on of Hands; Samaria (Samaritan); Speaking in Tongues; Sign +See: [Baptize (Baptism)](../articles/baptize.md); Indwelling of the Holy Spirit; Holy Spirit; [Gifts of the Holy Spirit](../articles/giftsholyspirit.md) Pray (Prayer); Laying on of Hands; Samaria (Samaritan); Speaking in Tongues; Sign ### Why did Simon want to give the apostles money to give the Holy Spirit to people? Simon wanted to do the same things an apostle did. Then he will have the power to give people the Holy Spirit when he laid his hands on people. He liked having power and this was another way for him to have power over people and bring glory to himself. -See: Apostle; Holy Spirit; Laying on of hands; Indwelling of the Holy Spirit; Glory (Glorify) +See:[Apostle](../articles/apostle.md); Holy Spirit; Laying on of hands; Indwelling of the Holy Spirit; Glory (Glorify) ### Why did Peter rebuke Simon for wanting to buy the power of God from the apostles? @@ -149,7 +149,7 @@ Peter rebuked Simon for wanting to buy the free gift of God with money. The Holy See: Acts 3:6 -See: Holy Spirit; Gifts of the Holy Spirit; Repent (Repentance); Redeem (Redemption) +See: Holy Spirit; [Gifts of the Holy Spirit](../articles/giftsholyspirit.md); Repent (Repentance); Redeem (Redemption) ### What did Peter wish will perish? @@ -191,7 +191,7 @@ Simon did not respond according to what Peter said. Peter told Simon to pray and See: Pray (Prayer); Repent (Repentance) -8:26-31 +## 8:26-31 ### What is an angel?