Acts 8:28
and on his return was sitting in his chariot reading Isaiah the prophet.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 8:28?

2. How does Acts 8:28 inspire us to seek understanding of God's Word daily?

3. What role does the Holy Spirit play in guiding our Bible study efforts?

4. How can we emulate the Ethiopian eunuch's dedication to Scripture in Acts 8:28?

5. What Old Testament connections can we find in the Ethiopian's reading in Acts 8?

6. How can we apply the Ethiopian's example to our personal Bible study habits?

7. Why was the Ethiopian eunuch reading Isaiah in Acts 8:28?

8. How does Acts 8:28 demonstrate the spread of Christianity beyond Jewish communities?

9. What significance does the chariot have in Acts 8:28?

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

11. Isaiah 53:5 mentions healing through the servant's wounds--how can one person's suffering literally heal others physically or spiritually?

12. Isaiah 65:24: If God answers before people call, why are there countless unanswered prayers and unresolved suffering?

13. Isaiah 8:3: Is there any external evidence or ancient practice confirming this unusual naming of a child for prophetic purposes?

14. Why did Jesus tell His disciples not to preach to Gentiles (Matthew 10:5-6), but later command them to go to all nations (Matthew 28:19)?
Discussion Questions
1. What can we learn from the Ethiopian eunuch's dedication to worship and study of Scripture, and how can we apply this to our own spiritual practices?

2. How does the account of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch demonstrate the importance of being open to the leading of the Holy Spirit in our daily lives?

3. In what ways can we prepare ourselves to explain the Gospel to others, as Philip did with the eunuch?

4. How does the inclusion of the Ethiopian eunuch in the early church account challenge us to think about the inclusivity of the Gospel today?

5. Reflect on a time when you experienced a "divine appointment" in your life. How did it impact your faith, and what did you learn from it?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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