The Corrupted Case of Simon the Sorcerer

Posted by cr0cus on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 In : Live Teach Repeat 

“Simon himself believed and was baptized. And he followed Philip everywhere, astonished by the great signs and miracles he saw.” (Acts 8:13 NIV)

False Conversion

Simon was in bondage to the occult. The Bible clearly says that he practiced sorcery. He has a deep relationship with demons. For a time, he amazed important and lowly people with his magical performances.

But then Philip came to his city in Samaria. By presenting the Gospel in its pure form, the people believed in the salva...
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The Effect of a Neglected Offering

Posted by cr0cus on Thursday, March 31, 2011 In : Seed & Harvest 

(v45) “As a result, large crowds soon surrounded Jesus, and he couldn't publicly enter a town anywhere. He had to stay out in the secluded places.” (Mark 1:38-45)

Jesus had a plan and a goal: To preach in the synagogues and to perform miracles there. He wanted to go where the people were.

But there was a man who got healed of leprosy, and he needed to ‘bring an offering’ as required by the Law, and as instructed by Jesus. He did not obey, but went out about doing what he felt lik...
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I + O - G = BAD REPORT

Posted by cr0cus ... on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 In : Live Teach Repeat 


"And they spread among the Israelites a bad report about the land they had explored." (Num 13:26-32)


Information plus Opinion minus God equals Bad Report


The Israelites sent out 12 spies to check out the land. For Joshua and Caleb, they set out out for a strategy to claim the promised land. But for the other 10 leaders, they were looking for an excuse. Both the 2 and the 10 have same facts and evidences:


  1. The land DOES flow with milk and honey.

  2. It yields bountiful-looking frui...


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