Samaria, and to the end of the earth” (see map on page 188). This verse is one of the most important in the book of Acts. First, it shows us that the power the Holy Spirit gives to God’s people is the power to witness to Christ. Second, this verse also functions as a second “Great Commission” (see Matthew 28:18–20). Jesus describes the gospel moving out through concentric circles from Jerusalem to Judea and Samaria and finally to the entire world. Finally, this verse functions as a preview of the
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