The Power of Vision:   The persecution of the church has an unexpected positive effect; it pushes the Message outward, even to regions most Jews would rather avoid.

Power Misunderstood:   In Samaria Philip encounters a curious character named Simon the Sorcerer who clearly has a following and influence among the people. Simon marvels at the work of God done through Philip and the Apostles, but his selfish heart misunderstands real power,
which serves to highlight the difference between Godly and worldly power.