Acts 8:25

So when they had testified and preached the word of the Lord, they returned to Jerusalem, preaching the gospel in many villages of the Samaritans.

1. This is a transition verse. The teaching, baptism, and the situation with Simon are now resolved.

2. Peter and John return to Jerusalem.

3. Notice: Along the way back to Jerusalem they preached in many villages of the Samaritans. They were doing exactly what the great commission required.

1. Many think Jesus is commanding us to sell our house, move to another country and become missionaries.

2. The command of Jesus literally says, "As you are going, preach the gospel." It does not say go to another nation and preach.

3. The command is to preach as you go - - to the store, to the bank, to the gas station. As you are going to ______, preach the gospel.

4. This is what early Christians did. See Acts 8:4. As they were scattered they preached the gospel.