Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them,

1. Stephen could work miracles but ONLY the apostles could distribute them.

2. Peter and John are sent because there are new Christians in Samaria who need the extra guidance given by the possession of spiritual gifts (prophecy, healing, tongues, etc).

3. QUESTION: Why send Peter and John? Not to preach or teach. Not to baptize. The reason for sending some apostles is to impart to them the miraculous spiritual gifts that would guide them into all truth.

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