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That set off a terrific persecution of the church in Jerusalem. The believers were all scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. All, that is, but the apostles.
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Good and brave men buried Stephen, giving him a solemn funeral - not many dry eyes that day!
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And Saul just went wild, devastating the church, entering house after house after house, dragging men and women off to jail.
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Forced to leave home base, the Christians all became missionaries. Wherever they were scattered, they preached the Message about Jesus.
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Going down to a Samaritan city, Philip proclaimed the Message of the Messiah.
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When the people heard what he had to say and saw the miracles, the clear signs of God's action, they hung on his every word.
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Many who could neither stand nor walk were healed that day. The evil spirits protested loudly as they were sent on their way.
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And what joy in the city!