When did Samaria first receive the gospel in Acts?
Samaria first received the gospel in Acts chapter 8, when Philip, not one of the twelve, went up to Samaria. The context notes this is the first mention of Samaria receiving the Gospel, except for Christ's earlier meeting with the woman at the well.
Les explains that in Acts chapter 8, Philip—not one of the twelve—had gone up to Samaria. This is the first time Scripture mentions Samaria receiving the Gospel, except for when Christ was there and met the woman at the well. Les is reviewing this before continuing from Acts 8:25, setting the context for the spread of the gospel to the Samaritans.
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Does Acts 8 give the first mention of Samaria receiving the Gospel?
Les says the account of Philip in Samaria is the first time there is any mention of Samaria receiving the Gospel, except for the earlier time when Christ was there and met the woman at the well.