Part 2: In Judea & Samaria (Acts 8–12)

The gospel spreads beyond Jerusalem.

Acts 8:4–40
BSB Headings: Philip in Samaria · Simon the Sorcerer · Philip and the Ethiopian
✅ Summary: Philip’s ministry in Samaria and the Ethiopian official.

Acts 9:1–43
BSB Headings: Saul’s Conversion · Saul Preaches at Damascus · Saul Escapes from Damascus · Saul in Jerusalem · The Healing of Aeneas and Dorcas
✅ Summary: The conversion of Saul and Peter’s healings in Lydda and Joppa.

Acts 10:1–48
BSB Headings: Cornelius Calls for Peter · Peter’s Vision · Peter Visits Cornelius · The Gentiles Receive the Holy Spirit
✅ Summary: Peter and Cornelius: the gospel comes to the Gentiles.

Acts 11:1–30
BSB Headings: Peter’s Report at Jerusalem · The Church at Antioch
✅ Summary: Peter defends God’s work among the Gentiles; the church in Antioch grows and sends relief.

Acts 12:1–25
BSB Headings: James Killed, Peter Imprisoned · Peter Delivered from Prison · Herod’s Death
✅ Summary: Persecution by Herod, Peter’s miraculous escape, and Herod’s downfall.