Theme: God used persecution to scatter His church abroad and—through that scattering—to spread His gospel in the world.

Theme: A spiritual understanding of our blessings in Christ is a worthy thing to pray for.

Theme: The experience of Simon the Sorcerer teaches us that the life-transforming power of the Spirit is free to all, and cannot be bought with money.

Theme: A martyr's death may seem like a tragedy from earth's perspective, but it is a great victory from heaven's perspective.

Theme: Because of our relationship with the Son of God by faith, we have obtained a share in His own rich inheritance.