Acts 8:1
And Saul was there, giving approval to Stephen's death. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 8:1?

2. How does Acts 8:1 illustrate the impact of persecution on early Christians?

3. What role does Saul play in the events of Acts 8:1?

4. How can Acts 8:1 inspire us to remain faithful during trials today?

5. How does Acts 8:1 connect with Jesus' command in Acts 1:8?

6. What lessons can we learn from the scattering of believers in Acts 8:1?

7. Why did Saul approve of Stephen's execution in Acts 8:1?

8. How does Acts 8:1 illustrate the early church's persecution?

9. What role did Saul play in the church's persecution in Acts 8:1?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 8?

11. Who was Simon the Sorcerer in the Bible?

12. How can we remain faithful amidst adversity and sin?

13. What is the timeline of Paul's life events?

14. How did the Catholic Church originate?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the scattering of the early church in Acts 8:1 demonstrate the fulfillment of Jesus' command in Acts 1:8?

2. In what ways can persecution or difficult circumstances in our lives lead to the spread of the Gospel today?

3. Reflect on a time when you faced opposition for your faith. How did it impact your spiritual growth and reliance on God?

4. How can Saul's transformation from a persecutor to a proclaimer of the Gospel encourage us in our evangelistic efforts?

5. What practical steps can we take to prepare ourselves for potential persecution or opposition in our own faith journey?1. How did the persecution of the church contribute to the spread of the Gospel?

2. What can we learn from Philip's ministry and his obedience to God's direction?

3. How does Simon the sorcerer's story illustrate the difference between genuine and false belief?

4. What lessons can we draw from the conversion of the Ethiopian eunuch?

5. How does Saul's role in persecuting the church contrast with his later mission?

6. Why was it significant that the Gospel was being preached and accepted in Samaria?

7. What does Peter's confrontation with Simon the sorcerer reveal about the early church's stance on spiritual integrity?

8. How did the Holy Spirit guide and empower the believers in this chapter?

9. What significance does the Ethiopian eunuch's authority in his homeland hold for the spread of the Gospel?

10. How does this chapter inspire us to be open to God's leading in sharing the Gospel?

11. In the face of adversity and displacement, how would you share the Gospel like the persecuted believers?

12. How would you respond if you encounter a situation like Simon's in today's church?

13. How does the Ethiopian eunuch's eagerness to understand the Scripture challenge your Bible study habits?

14. Can you identify areas in your life where you might be behaving like Simon the sorcerer, seeking to gain from God rather than to know God?

15. How do you see the work of the Holy Spirit in your life and in the lives of others around you?

16. How can you cultivate the same obedience and attentiveness to the Holy Spirit as seen in Philip's life?

17. How would you guide someone who, like the Ethiopian eunuch, is seeking to understand the Scriptures?

18. How does the chapter challenge your understanding and response to persecution for the sake of the Gospel?

19. How can you apply the lesson of Simon the sorcerer to guard against the commercialization of the Gospel in today's world?

20. In what ways does Acts 8 inspire you to spread the Gospel in your own sphere of influence?

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