Peter and Simon, the Magician

Who was one of the seven deacons that preached in Samaria?

• Peter

• John

• Philip

• Simon

What did Simon, the magician, do after joining the church?

• Continued practicing magic

• Gave up the practice of magic

• Preached the gospel

• Became a deacon

What did Peter and John do when they arrived in Samaria?

• Performed miracles

• Prayed for the Holy Spirit to be received

• Baptized the Samaritans

• Condemned Simon

What did Simon offer Peter in exchange for the power to impart the Holy Spirit?

• A position in the church

• Money

• Gold

• His magic skills

What was Peter's response to Simon's offer?

• He rebuked Simon

• He accepted the money

• He ignored Simon

• He prayed for Simon

What did Peter emphasize about Simon's heart?

• It was pure and righteous

• It was full of faith

• It was not right before God

• It was filled with love

What lesson does the story teach about spiritual gifts?

• They are freely given by God

• They require a special training

• They are only for church leaders

• They can be bought and sold

What did Simon ask Peter after being rebuked?

• To make him a leader

• To teach him magic

• To pray for him

• To leave him alone

What does the involvement of the Jerusalem apostles in Samaria demonstrate?

• Unity within the early Christian community

• Competition among the apostles

• A lack of interest in the Samaritans

• A desire for power

What is highlighted as crucial in matters of faith according to Peter?

• The amount of money given

• The number of miracles performed

• The condition of the heart

• The size of one's congregation