<p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">The Familiar Stranger: Part 6 — The Curious Case of Simon the Sorcerer</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">In this teaching John Herron helps us explore the cautionary tale of <strong>Simon the Sorcerer</strong> from <em>Acts 8</em>—a striking story of power, money, and misdirected spirituality. Through Simon’s attempt to buy the Holy Spirit, we confront the allure of spiritual shortcuts and self-promotion, contrasting them with the slow, transformative work of grace. As followers of Jesus we are invited into an unmasking journey of healing and authenticity, asking: where do we seek validation, and what is the true measure of our wealth? The Holy Spirit offers not a shortcut, but a path to the genuine power of transformation and growth.</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">***</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>🌿 Give &amp; Support</strong></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Redeemer Central is a diverse and vibrant church in the heart of Belfast, practicing the way of Jesus through simple, intentional, and inclusive community, and seeking the peace and common good of our city.</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><em>You can support our ongoing work by giving financially at </em><a href="http://redeemercentral.com/give"><em>redeemercentral.com/give</em></a><em>. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.</em></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Redeemer Central is a registered charity in Northern Ireland: <strong>NI100831 </strong>· Company No. <strong>NI623785</strong></p>