Acts 8:31
"How can I," he said, "unless someone guides me?" And he invited Philip to come up and sit with him.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 8:31?

2. How can we seek guidance when we don't understand Scripture, like the eunuch?

3. What role does the Holy Spirit play in understanding Acts 8:31?

4. How does Acts 8:31 encourage us to disciple others in faith?

5. How can we apply the eunuch's humility in our Bible study approach?

6. What other Scriptures emphasize the importance of guidance in understanding God's Word?

7. How does Acts 8:31 emphasize the importance of guidance in understanding Scripture?

8. Why is the Ethiopian eunuch's request for guidance significant in Acts 8:31?

9. What role does Philip play in the interpretation of Scripture in Acts 8:31?

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

11. What is the International Christian Church?

12. What is the main theme of the Book of Acts?

13. What are the key events in the Book of Acts?

14. How can one person realistically fulfill all the ideal qualities described in Proverbs 31:10-31 without ever falling short?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the encounter between Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch illustrate the importance of being open to the Holy Spirit's guidance in our daily lives?

2. In what ways can we seek and provide guidance in understanding Scripture within our own communities?

3. How does the account of the Ethiopian eunuch challenge us to think about the inclusivity of the gospel message?

4. What role does humility play in our spiritual journey, and how can we cultivate a teachable spirit like the eunuch?

5. How can we use Scripture effectively in our own evangelistic efforts, following Philip's example?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?

Links
Acts 8:31 NIV
Acts 8:31 NLT
Acts 8:31 ESV
Acts 8:31 NASB
Acts 8:31 KJV

Acts 8:31 Commentaries

Bible Hub
Acts 8:30
Top of Page
Top of Page