Acts 8:32
The eunuch was reading this passage of Scripture: "He was led like a sheep to the slaughter, and as a lamb before the shearer is silent, so He did not open His mouth.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 8:32?

2. How does Acts 8:32 foreshadow Jesus' sacrificial role as the Lamb of God?

3. What can we learn about humility from the "sheep" imagery in Acts 8:32?

4. How does Isaiah's prophecy in Acts 8:32 connect to Jesus' crucifixion narrative?

5. How should Acts 8:32 inspire us to trust God's plan in suffering?

6. How can we emulate Christ's example of submission found in Acts 8:32?

7. What is the significance of the "sheep to the slaughter" metaphor in Acts 8:32?

8. How does Acts 8:32 relate to the prophecy of Isaiah 53?

9. Why is the Ethiopian eunuch reading this specific passage in Acts 8:32?

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

11. Who is the Ethiopian eunuch in the Bible?

12. What foods are mentioned in the Bible?

13. Is the Bible truly the word of God?

14. What events occur in the biblical book of Exodus?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the encounter between Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch demonstrate the work of the Holy Spirit in evangelism?

2. In what ways does Isaiah 53 help us understand the nature and mission of Jesus Christ?

3. How can we be more attentive to the "divine appointments" God may have for us in our daily lives?

4. What can we learn from Jesus' example of silent suffering, and how can we apply this to our own experiences of hardship?

5. How does the account of the Ethiopian eunuch challenge us to reach out to those who are different from us with the message of the Gospel?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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