4 Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. 5 Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Messiah there. 6 When the crowds heard Philip and saw the signs he performed, they all paid close attention to what he said. 7 For with shrieks, impure spirits came out of many, and many who were paralyzed or lame were healed. 8 So there was great joy in that city.
9 Now for some time a man named Simon had practiced sorcery in the city and amazed all the people of Samaria. He boasted that he was someone great, 10 and all the people, both high and low, gave him their attention and exclaimed, “This man is rightly called the Great Power of God.” 11 They followed him because he had amazed them for a long time with his sorcery. 12 But when they believed Philip as he proclaimed the good news of the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. 13 Simon himself believed and was baptized. And he followed Philip everywhere, astonished by the great signs and miracles he saw.
THE HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE
SAMARITANS / 사마리아인의 역사적 배경
To fully grasp the power of Philip’s ministry in Samaria, we must understand the historical
background of the Samaritans. The Samaritans were a people despised by the Jews, rejected
for their mixed ancestry and distinct religious practices. Their origins trace back to the Assyrian
conquest of the Northern Kingdom of Israel in 722 B.C. When the Assyrians took the Israelites
into captivity, they resettled foreigners in Samaria, who intermarried with the remaining
Israelites. This mixture resulted in a compromised form of worship, combining elements of
Jewish tradition with pagan influences (2 Kings 17:24-33).
빌립의 사마리아 사역의 능력을 온전히 이해하려면 먼저 사마리아인의 역사적 배경을
알아야 합니다. 사마리아인은 유대인들에게 멸시받던 민족이었습니다. 그들의 기원은
기원전 722 년 앗수르 제국의 북이스라엘 정복으로 거슬러 올라갑니다. 앗수르 사람들은
이스라엘 백성을 포로로 끌고 갔고, 그 땅에는 외국인들을 재정착시켜 혼혈 민족이
형성되었습니다. 이 과정에서 이스라엘 백성과 이방 민족이 결혼하면서 혼합된 신앙이
형성되었습니다 (열왕기하 17:24-33).
Because of this intermingling, the Jews considered Samaritans unclean and rejected them both
ethnically and religiously. The Jews worshiped in Jerusalem, while the Samaritans built their
own temple on Mount Gerizim and accepted only the first five books of Moses as Scripture.
This deep division led to centuries of hostility between Jews and Samaritans (John 4:9).
이러한 혼합으로 인해 유대인들은 사마리아인을 부정한 존재로 여기고 민족적으로나
종교적으로나 배척하였습니다. 유대인들은 예루살렘 성전에서 예배를 드렸지만,
사마리아인들은 그리심산에 자신들만의 성전을 세우고
모세오경(창세기~신명기)만을 성경으로 인정했습니다.
Yet Philip went to Samaria and preached Christ alone. He did not preach Jewish customs,
religious laws, or cultural superiority—he preached Jesus. And the power of the Gospel broke
through centuries of division, bringing salvation, healing, and joy to the city (Acts 8:6-8). This
shows that Christ alone is the answer to every division, every prejudice, and every rejection.
2
그러나 빌립은 사마리아로 가서 오직 그리스도를 전했습니다. 그는 유대인의 전통이나
율법, 문화적 우월성을 강조하지 않았습니다. 오직 예수 그리스도를 전했습니다. 그리고
복음의 능력이 수백 년간 지속된 분열을 깨뜨렸습니다.
The Gospel does not recognize human boundaries; it breaks barriers and builds a new family in
Christ (Ephesians 2:14-16). Today, as in Samaria, the message remains the same—Jesus Christ
alone is the only true answer for every heart, every nation, and every generation.
복음은 인간이 만든 경계를 인정하지 않습니다. 오히려 장벽을 허물고, 예수 그리스도
안에서 새로운 가족을 만듭니다 (에베소서 2:14-16). 오늘날에도 사마리아에서와
마찬가지로, 오직 예수 그리스도만이 모든 민족과 세대의 유일한 답입니다.
Prayer: Lord, break every division in our hearts and our communities. Let the Gospel of Jesus
Christ unite what the enemy has scattered. We declare that only Christ reigns in our hearts. In
Jesus’ name, Amen!
CHRIST ALONE HAS THE POWER TO SAVE AND
TRANSFORM / 오직 그리스도만이 구원하고 변화시키는
능력이 있다
Philip did not just bring words—he carried the power of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 4:20).
When the Gospel is truly preached, power must follow. The Word of God is living and active
(Hebrews 4:12), and wherever the name of Jesus is lifted, signs and wonders follow (Mark
16:17-18).
빌립은 단순한 말만 전한 것이 아니라, 성령의 능력을 가지고 왔습니다 (고린도전서 4:20).
진정한 복음이 선포될 때, 능력이 따라야 합니다. 하나님의 말씀은 살아 있고 운동력이
있으며 (히브리서 4:12), 예수의 이름이 높여지는 곳마다 표적과 기사가 따릅니다
(마가복음 16:17-18).
Prayer: Father, let the power of Your Gospel be made manifest in our lives. Heal the sick, set
the captives free, and bring salvation to all who hear Your word. In Jesus’ name, Amen!
CHRIST ALONE IS GREATER THAN ANY OTHER
AUTHORITY / 오직 그리스도가 가장 크신 권세이시다
All power must bow before the authority of Jesus Christ. There is no greater name (Philippians
2:9–11). Every other authority—whether spiritual, political, or ideological—must submit to
Jesus.
3
모든 권세는 예수 그리스도의 권위 앞에 무릎을 꿇어야 합니다. 그분보다 위대한 이름은
없습니다 (빌립보서 2:9-11). 영적이든 정치적이든 사상이든 모든 권세는 예수님께
굴복해야 합니다.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, You alone have all authority. Let every false power bow before You. Rule
and reign in our lives, in our church, and in the nations. In Jesus’ name, Amen!
CONCLUSION: CHRIST ALONE OR NOTHING AT ALL
/ 결론: 오직 그리스도 아니면 아무것도 아니다
Jesus is not one of many options—He is the only way (John 14:6). No philosophy, no religion,
no human effort can save (Acts 4:12). The world offers many paths, but only one leads to eternal
life: Christ alone.
예수님은 많은 선택지 중 하나가 아닙니다. 그분은 유일한 길이십니다 (요한복음 14:6).
어떤 철학, 종교, 인간의 노력도 구원할 수 없습니다 (사도행전 4:12). 세상은 많은 길을
제시하지만, 영원한 생명으로 인도하는 길은 오직 예수님뿐입니다.
Prayer: Father, may we stand firm in Christ alone. Let no distraction, no false teaching, no
worldly philosophy take us away from the truth of Jesus Christ. Keep us rooted in the power of
the gospel. In Jesus’ name, Amen!
Shout: Christ alone! / 오직 그리스도!
