Acts 8:3
But Saul began to destroy the church. Going from house to house, he dragged off men and women and put them in prison.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 8:3?

2. How can we guard against being like Saul, who "ravaged the church" in Acts 8:3?

3. What does Saul's persecution in Acts 8:3 teach about standing firm in faith?

4. How does Acts 8:3 connect with Jesus' warning in John 15:18-20?

5. In what ways can we support persecuted Christians today, inspired by Acts 8:3?

6. How can Acts 8:3 encourage us to pray for those who oppose Christianity?

7. Why did Saul persecute the church in Acts 8:3?

8. How does Acts 8:3 reflect early Christian persecution?

9. What motivated Saul's actions in Acts 8:3?

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

11. Is missing church considered a sin?

12. Who was the Gentiles' apostle?

13. Did God rename Saul as Paul?

14. What were Apostle Paul's key contributions to Christianity?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Saul's persecution of the church challenge our understanding of zeal and passion in our own lives?

2. In what ways can the resilience of the early church inspire us to face modern-day challenges to our faith?

3. Reflect on a time when you experienced a significant transformation in your life. How does Saul's conversion account encourage you?

4. How can we support and strengthen our Christian communities to withstand external pressures and challenges?

5. What practical steps can we take to ensure our zeal for God is aligned with His truth and not misguided?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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