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Nevertheless, the gospel message continued to be well-received, so much so that word got back to the apostles at Jerusalem, so they sent Peter and John to assist with the work. 13) Given Simon’s background, however, as well as the events that followed, the motivation of Simon’s “wonder” at the miracles and signs he witnessed is highly questionable. He “continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.” (vs. 12) Even Simon professed belief, and was baptized. Philip’s preaching was so effective that “when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.” (vs. (Acts 8:9-11) However, this all changed when Philip, one of the seven deacons chosen (see lesson of October 7), began preaching to the people in this area. He had evidently achieved some success in this practice, since the account reads that many people in the area gave heed to him, even saying that he had power from God. TODAY’S LESSON IS THE interesting account of a man named Simon, who was a sorcerer in the region of Samaria. Key Verse: “When Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money.” INTERNATIONAL BIBLE STUDIES Lesson for OctoSimon Wants to Buy Power