Why Israel Rejected the Gospel — Acts 8 Explained

B18L11 Acts 8 reveals a pivotal moment — Israel is scattering, Saul is persecuting, and Philip heads to Samaria. What does this mean for God's plan? ✝️ In this verse-by-verse study of Acts chapter 8, we dig into the aftermath of Stephen's stoning, Saul of Tarsus leading the persecution of Jewish believers, and Philip's ministry in Samaria. Why were the scattered believers preaching "to none but Jew only" — even seven years after Pentecost? And what's the critical difference between Philip preaching "Christ" and Paul preaching "Christ crucified"? These distinctions matter more than most people realize. 📖 Key Topics Covered: • Acts 8:1 — The great persecution and scattering of the Jerusalem assembly • Saul of Tarsus: from persecutor to apostle (Acts 8 & Acts 26:9-10) • Why the scattered believers preached only to Jews — Acts 11:19 explained • Was Paul a member of the Sanhedrin? Did he have a wife and family? • Philip in Samaria: preaching "Christ" vs. Paul's "Christ crucified" (1 Corinthians 1:17-23) • Simon the Sorcerer and the power of Satan vs. the power of God • Kingdom of God vs. Kingdom of Heaven — what's the difference? 🔑 Acts 8 Bible study, Saul of Tarsus persecution, Philip in Samaria, Acts 11:19 Jews only, 1 Corinthians 1:23 Christ crucified, Kingdom of God vs Kingdom of Heaven, Simon the Sorcerer Acts 8, grace age Bible study, verse by verse Acts. Les Feldick Bible Study brings you verse-by-verse Bible teaching that makes the scriptures come alive. Whether you're a new believer or have studied the Bible for decades, these teachings will deepen your understanding of God's Word. Les Feldick has a unique gift for explaining complex biblical concepts in a way that anyone can understand, using scripture to interpret scripture. 📖 Visit our website: www.lesfeldickbiblestudy.com If this study blessed you, please LIKE the video and SHARE it with someone who needs to hear this teaching. Your likes and shares help others find these Bible studies. 00:00 — Welcome to Through the Bible with Les Feldick 00:29 — Back to Acts Chapter 8: Setting the Scene 01:24 — Acts 8:1 — The Great Persecution Begins in Jerusalem 02:29 — "All Were Scattered" — What That Word Really Means 03:31 — Acts 11:19 — Scattered Believers Preached to Jews Only 04:10 — Seven Years After Pentecost: What Word Were They Preaching? 05:53 — Acts 8:2 — Devout Men Bury Stephen; Saul Makes Havoc 06:48 — Cross-Reference: Acts 26 — Paul Reflects on His Persecution 07:43 — Acts 26:9-10 — Paul Voted to Kill Jewish Believers 08:00 — Why Did Rome Tolerate Judaism but Persecute Christianity? 09:22 — Was Paul Married? Was He a Member of the Sanhedrin? 10:27 — Back to Acts 8:4 — Scattered Believers Preach the Word 11:33 — Philip Goes to Samaria — Acts 8:5 12:19 — Comparison: Philip Preaches "Christ" vs. Paul's "Christ Crucified" 13:56 — 1 Corinthians 1:17-23 — The Gospel Paul Was Sent to Preach 15:20 — Peter's Confession, Martha, the Ethiopian Eunuch — "Thou Art the Christ" 16:44 — Acts 8:6-7 — Miracles in Samaria: Unclean Spirits Cast Out 17:22 — Should Grace Age Believers Cast Out Demons? Paul's Silence Explained 18:48 — Acts 8:8-10 — Simon the Sorcerer Bewitches Samaria 19:31 — Satan's Power Is Real: Moses, Aaron & the Magicians of Egypt 20:53 — Acts 8:11-12 — Simon's Sorcery vs. Philip's Gospel 21:55 — Kingdom of God vs. Kingdom of Heaven — What's the Difference? 23:34 — Closing: About Les Feldick Ministries