Acts 8:25
And after Peter and John had testified and spoken the word of the Lord, they returned to Jerusalem, preaching the gospel in many of the Samaritan villages.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 8:25?

2. How can we "testify and speak the word" in our daily lives today?

3. What does Acts 8:25 teach about the importance of spreading the Gospel?

4. How does Acts 8:25 connect with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20?

5. Why is obedience to God's call essential, as demonstrated in Acts 8:25?

6. How can we ensure our evangelism is rooted in truth, as in Acts 8:25?

7. What does Acts 8:25 reveal about the apostles' commitment to spreading the Gospel message?

8. How does Acts 8:25 demonstrate the importance of preaching in early Christianity?

9. What historical context surrounds the events described in Acts 8:25?

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

11. What is the order of the Bible's books?

12. If 1 Corinthians 3:17 insists God will destroy those who destroy His temple, how does this square with passages elsewhere emphasizing mercy and forgiveness?

13. Why do believers in Acts 8:14-17 only receive the Holy Spirit through the apostles' laying on of hands, whereas other texts suggest immediate reception?

14. Why didn't Samaritans receive the Holy Spirit immediately?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the inclusion of Samaritans in the early church challenge our own biases and prejudices today?

2. In what ways can we incorporate both personal testimony and the preaching of the Word in our evangelistic efforts?

3. How does the apostles' return to Jerusalem after their mission in Samaria inform our understanding of the importance of community and accountability in the church?

4. What role does the Holy Spirit play in our personal ministry, and how can we be more attuned to His guidance?

5. How can we actively work to break down cultural and social barriers in our own communities to spread the gospel more effectively?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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