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Discover the fascinating biblical account of Bar-Jesus, also known as Elymas, in Acts 13:6–12.

This mysterious sorcerer and false prophet attempted to prevent Sergius Paulus, a Roman governor, from believing the Gospel preached by Apostle Paul and Barnabas.

What happened next became one of the most remarkable encounters in the Book of Acts.

Watch this short biblical story and discover its powerful lesson about faith, deception, and the Word of God.

📖 Scripture reference: Acts 13:6–12

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00:00His name meant Son of Jesus, but his actions told a completely different story.
00:06Who was this mysterious false prophet who tried to stop the gospel?
00:11Meet Bar-Jesus, also known as Elemas, a sorcerer and false prophet mentioned in the book of Acts.
00:19He worked alongside a Roman governor named Sergius Paulus, who wanted to hear the word of God.
00:25But when the Apostle Paul and Barnabas arrived to preach, Elemas tried to turn the governor away from the faith.
00:33Paul confronted him, declaring that he was opposing the ways of the Lord.
00:38Then came the shocking judgment.
00:41Elemas was struck with temporary blindness and desperately searched for someone to lead him by the hand.
00:47And the governor? Witnessing what happened, he believed in the Lord, amazed by the teaching of Christ.
00:53The man called Son of Jesus tried to stop the gospel, but instead he witnessed its power.

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