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<div class="SSN_rnum">I. SIMON'S BACKGROUND.</div>
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<div class="SSN_level2">A. A sorcerer.</div>
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<div class="SSN_level3">1. He bewitched the people.</div>
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<div class="SSN_level3">2. Skilled in the arts of magic.</div>
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<div class="SSN_level3">3. Secrets of the ancients.</div>
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<div class="SSN_level2">B. A leader.</div>
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<div class="SSN_level3">1. Followed by deceived people.</div>
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<div class="SSN_level3">2. They thought him to be the power of God.</div>
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<div class="SSN_level4">a. He made himself as such.</div>
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<div class="SSN_level3">3. Regarded by people. (note: "Satan shall throw strong delusion, people believe a lie rather than truth.").</div>
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<div class="SSN_rnum">II. SIMON'S OBSERVATIONS.</div>
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<div class="SSN_level2">A. The miracles of Philip.</div>
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<div class="SSN_level3">1. The resultant following of the people.</div>
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<div class="SSN_level3">2. The resultant joy in the people.</div>
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<div class="SSN_level2">B. The power of the Apostles.</div>
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<div class="SSN_level3">1. By the laying on of hands, Holy Ghost given.</div>
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<div class="SSN_rnum">III. SIMON'S DESIRES.</div>
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<div class="SSN_level2">A. Believed, was baptized, and continued with Philip.</div>
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<div class="SSN_level3">1. Question not judge motives.</div>
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<div class="SSN_level4">a. It could be finding someone with greater power and following, he went along to gain secrets.</div>
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<div class="SSN_level4">b. He wanted still to be in limelight.</div>
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<div class="SSN_level5">1. False basis for call into ministry.</div>
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<div class="SSN_level2">B. Wanted to buy gift of Spirit with money.</div>
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<div class="SSN_level3">1. Common practice to sell secrets in legerdemain.</div>
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<div class="SSN_level3">2. Those today trying to buy favors.</div>
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<div class="SSN_level4">a. Too many willing to be influenced by money.</div>
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<div class="SSN_level4">b. Simon selling of indulgences.</div>
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<div class="SSN_rnum">IV. SIMON'S ERRORS.</div>
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<div class="SSN_level2">A. Desire to be looked up to still.</div>
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<div class="SSN_level3">1. Christ said "must be servant of all."</div>
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<div class="SSN_level3">2. "He that exalteth himself shall be abased."</div>
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<div class="SSN_level2">B. Thinking gifts of God can be purchased.</div>
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<div class="SSN_level3">1. Those who by good works try to buy.</div>
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<div class="SSN_level3">2. Not accepting grace.</div>
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<div class="SSN_rnum">V. SIMON'S GUILTY VERDICT.</div>
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<div class="SSN_level2">A. "Thy heart is not right with God."</div>
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<div class="SSN_level3">1. Outward signs of baptism, etc., are not as important as heart.</div>
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<div class="SSN_level3">2. Physical acts cannot replace spiritual.</div>
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<div class="SSN_level2">B. In gall of bitterness and bond of iniquity.</div>
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<div class="SSN_rnum">VI. SIMON'S COURSE OF ACTION.</div>
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<div class="SSN_level2">A. Repent.</div>
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<div class="SSN_level2">B. Pray for forgiveness.</div>
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