1. What is the meaning of Acts 8:23?

2. How can we identify and avoid "bitterness" and "bondage" in our own lives?

3. What steps can we take to repent and seek God's forgiveness like Simon?

4. How does Acts 8:23 relate to Hebrews 12:15 about bitterness?

5. In what ways can we help others trapped in "bitterness" and "iniquity"?

6. How does understanding Acts 8:23 deepen our comprehension of sin's consequences?

7. What does "gall of bitterness" mean in Acts 8:23, and how does it apply today?

8. How does Acts 8:23 illustrate the consequences of sin in a believer's life?

9. In what ways does Acts 8:23 challenge our understanding of repentance and forgiveness?

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

11. Why are you far from me?

12. What does the Bible say about handling sin?

13. How can 1 John 4:8 say 'God is love' when the Old Testament shows actions that don't seem loving?

14. How does the Bible address feelings of embarrassment?1. What does the phrase "gall of bitterness" mean, and how can we identify and address bitterness in our own lives?

2. How does the concept of "bondage of iniquity" relate to our daily struggles with sin, and what steps can we take to overcome this bondage?

3. In what ways can we ensure that our motives for serving God are pure and aligned with His will?

4. How does the call to repentance in Acts 8:23 apply to our personal walk with Christ, and what role does repentance play in maintaining a healthy relationship with God?

5. How can we guard against spiritual deception in our lives, ensuring that our faith is genuine and not just outwardly expressed?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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