1. What is the meaning of Acts 8:17?

2. How does Acts 8:17 demonstrate the importance of the laying on of hands?

3. What role does the Holy Spirit play in Acts 8:17 for believers today?

4. How can we apply the practice of laying on hands in our church?

5. How does Acts 8:17 connect with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20?

6. What can we learn about unity and community from Acts 8:17?

7. What is the significance of laying hands in Acts 8:17 for receiving the Holy Spirit?

8. How does Acts 8:17 relate to the concept of apostolic authority?

9. Why was the Holy Spirit given only after the apostles laid hands in Acts 8:17?

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

11. How are spirits transferred between entities?

12. What does the Bible say about laying on hands?

13. Hebrews 6:2: Do historical or archaeological records confirm the practices of multiple baptisms and the laying on of hands among early believers?

14. How do I receive the Holy Spirit?1. How does the role of Peter and John in Acts 8:17 reflect the importance of leadership and authority in the church today?

2. In what ways does the reception of the Holy Spirit by the Samaritans challenge us to overcome cultural and religious prejudices in our own lives?

3. How can we ensure that we are living under the empowerment of the Holy Spirit in our daily walk with Christ?

4. What are some practical ways we can incorporate the practice of laying on of hands in our church community today?

5. How does the unity of believers, as demonstrated in Acts 8:17, inspire us to foster deeper relationships within our own church family?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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