1. What is the meaning of Acts 8:21?

2. What does Acts 8:21 reveal about the condition of Simon's heart?

3. How can we guard our hearts against "no part or share" in ministry?

4. What other scriptures warn against insincere motives in serving God?

5. How can we ensure our intentions align with God's will in ministry?

6. What steps can we take to repent from wrong motives as Simon was advised?

7. What does Acts 8:21 reveal about the condition of one's heart in relation to God?

8. How does Acts 8:21 challenge the notion of purchasing spiritual gifts or blessings?

9. In what ways does Acts 8:21 emphasize the importance of sincerity in faith?

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

11. How does the crossing in Joshua 3 compare with contradictory or differing accounts of water-parting miracles elsewhere in the Bible?

12. What actions are needed when a church closes?

13. Who was Simon the Sorcerer in the Bible?

14. Acts 6:3 - Is there any historical evidence outside the Book of Acts to confirm the selection of these specific seven men 'full of the Spirit and wisdom'?1. What does Simon's account teach us about the importance of having the right heart attitude in our relationship with God?

2. How can we ensure that our motives align with God's will when seeking spiritual gifts or roles in ministry?

3. In what ways might we be tempted to "buy" God's favor or blessings in our own lives today?

4. How does the response of Peter to Simon's request challenge us to confront sin and seek repentance?

5. What steps can we take to guard our hearts against materialism and ensure our focus remains on God's kingdom?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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