1. What is the meaning of Acts 8:11?

2. How can we discern truth from deception like in Acts 8:11?

3. What modern "sorceries" might lead people astray as in Acts 8:11?

4. How does Acts 8:11 warn against following charismatic leaders blindly?

5. How can we ensure our faith is in Christ, not signs and wonders?

6. What steps can we take to strengthen discernment against false teachings today?

7. What does Acts 8:11 reveal about the power of deception in spiritual matters?

8. How does Simon's influence in Acts 8:11 challenge the authenticity of faith?

9. Why did the people in Acts 8:11 believe Simon's sorcery over the gospel?

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

11. How can the account of Philip's sudden relocation in Acts 8:39-40 be reconciled with natural laws, and is it meant literally or symbolically?

12. Does Simon's alleged sorcery in Acts 8:9-24 contradict modern scientific knowledge, or might it be explained as mere trickery?

13. Mark 11:27-33: Why is there no clear record outside the Gospels confirming Jesus' authority if it was truly divinely established?

14. What is the essence of God's love for humanity?1. How can we discern between true spiritual gifts and deceptive practices like sorcery in today's world?

2. In what ways does the gospel challenge and transform cultural practices that are contrary to God's Word?

3. How does Simon's initial belief and subsequent actions in Acts 8 challenge our understanding of genuine faith and repentance?

4. What are some modern-day equivalents of sorcery that might captivate people today, and how can Christians respond?

5. How can we ensure that our focus remains on Christ and His power, rather than being distracted by signs and wonders?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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