1. What is the meaning of Acts 8:36?

2. How does Acts 8:36 illustrate the importance of immediate obedience in baptism?

3. What can we learn from the Ethiopian's eagerness to be baptized in Acts 8:36?

4. How does Acts 8:36 connect with Jesus' command in Matthew 28:19 about baptism?

5. In what ways can we cultivate a heart ready for baptism like the Ethiopian?

6. How does the Ethiopian's response in Acts 8:36 challenge our approach to faith decisions?

7. Why does Acts 8:36 emphasize the importance of baptism immediately after belief in Jesus Christ?

8. How does Acts 8:36 support the practice of adult baptism over infant baptism?

9. What historical evidence supports the Ethiopian eunuch's conversion in Acts 8:36?

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

11. Should new believers be baptized right away?

12. What does the Bible say about baptism and communion?

13. Is a class required before baptism?

14. Acts 10:47–48 – How does the immediate baptism of Gentiles align with other biblical passages emphasizing a longer process of conversion?1. How does the account of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch illustrate the role of the Holy Spirit in evangelism?

2. In what ways can we be more attentive to divine appointments in our own lives?

3. How does the Ethiopian eunuch's eagerness to be baptized challenge our own response to God's commands?

4. What can we learn from the eunuch's interaction with Scripture about the importance of Bible study in understanding God's will?

5. How does the inclusivity of the gospel message in this passage encourage us to reach out to diverse groups in our community?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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