Creative activities and ideas based on the biblical figure of Simon (the magician)

Simon the magician is mentioned in the New Testament as a man who practiced sorcery and impressed the people of Samaria with his magic. According to the book of Acts, Simon was baptized by Philip the evangelist and began to follow him, but he later offered to pay money to receive the power of the Holy Spirit. Peter rebuked him for his heart being not right before God, and urged him to repent. Simon's story illustrates the dangers of seeking spiritual power for personal gain and the need for sincere repentance and submission to God's will.

We have compiled a range of creative ideas and activities below that relate to this Biblical person. These resources are designed to help you teach important life lessons in an engaging and interactive way, whether you are a children's ministry leader, a Sunday school teacher, or a religious educator in a Christian primary school.

Our activities below are suitable for use in various settings such as church children's programs, children's ministry, catechism classes, children's services, Bible clubs, vacation Bible school, and Sunday school, and will help students understand the relevance of the Bible to their lives, and the importance of applying its teachings in practical ways.