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

2. How can we bring "great joy" to our community like in Acts 8:8?

3. What actions led to the "great joy" mentioned in Acts 8:8?

4. How does Acts 8:8 connect with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20?

5. What role does the Holy Spirit play in spreading joy, as seen in Acts 8:8?

6. How can we ensure our church is a source of "great joy" today?

7. How does Acts 8:8 reflect the impact of the Gospel on a community?

8. What historical evidence supports the events described in Acts 8:8?

9. How does the joy in Acts 8:8 relate to the overall message of the Book of Acts?

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

11. Revelation 18:8 - Is it scientifically plausible for an entire great city to be consumed by plagues and fire 'in one day'?

12. Does Simon's alleged sorcery in Acts 8:9-24 contradict modern scientific knowledge, or might it be explained as mere trickery?

13. Zechariah 8:4-5: How could elderly men and women thrive in a city with ancient life expectancies and harsh conditions?

14. Who was Simon the Sorcerer in the Bible?1. How does the joy experienced in Samaria challenge our understanding of the impact of the Gospel in our own communities?

2. In what ways can we overcome cultural or historical barriers to share the Gospel effectively, as Philip did in Samaria?

3. How do miracles and signs play a role in our faith today, and how should we respond to them?

4. What are some practical ways we can cultivate the fruit of joy in our lives as a testimony to others?

5. How can we ensure that our evangelistic efforts are accompanied by the joy and power of the Holy Spirit, as seen in Philip's ministry?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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