◄ Acts 9:43 ►
And Peter stayed for several days in Joppa with a tanner named Simon. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 9:43? 2. How can we emulate Peter's willingness to stay with Simon in Acts 9:43? 3. What does Peter's stay in Joppa reveal about early Christian community life? 4. How does Acts 9:43 connect with Jesus' teachings on associating with all people? 5. Why is it significant that Peter stayed with a tanner, according to Acts 9:43? 6. How can Acts 9:43 inspire us to break social barriers in our communities? 7. Why did Peter choose to stay with Simon the tanner in Acts 9:43? 8. What significance does Simon the tanner's occupation have in Acts 9:43? 9. How does Acts 9:43 reflect early Christian attitudes towards Jewish purity laws? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 9? 11. Who was Simon the Tanner in the Bible? 12. Who was Simon the Tanner in the Bible? 13. Who was Dorcas in the Bible? 14. What is Joppa's significance in the Bible? Discussion Questions 1. What does Peter's decision to stay with Simon the Tanner reveal about his understanding of Jewish purity laws and the Gospel's reach? 2. How does the location of Joppa serve as a backdrop for the unfolding of God's plan in Acts 10, and what can we learn from this about God's timing and purpose? 3. In what ways can we apply the principle of breaking down barriers in our own lives and communities today? 4. How does Peter's openness to God's leading in Acts 9:43 prepare him for the events in Acts 10, and how can we cultivate a similar openness in our spiritual journey? 5. Reflect on a time when you had to step outside your comfort zone for your faith. How did that experience shape your understanding of God's mission for you? Acts 9 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Saul's dramatic conversion illustrate the power of God's grace? 2. What was the significance of Ananias' role in Saul's conversion? 3. Saul was known and feared for his persecution of Christians. How did the disciples in Damascus and Jerusalem overcome their fear and accept him? 4. In today's context, how can we learn to accept and forgive someone who has previously harmed or persecuted us or our community, like Saul? 5. What does Saul's immediate action to preach in Damascus tell us about the transformation of his faith? 6. Can you relate to the fear and doubt Ananias experienced when asked to meet Saul? How might you react in a similar situation? 7. How do Peter's miracles of healing Aeneas and raising Tabitha from the dead demonstrate the power of faith? 8. How does the reaction of people to Peter's miracles (conversion to Christianity) relate to the spread of faith today? 9. How do the events in Acts 9 encourage us to respond when faced with disbelief or persecution? 10. What do these accounts teach us about God’s power to use anyone, even those who seem most unlikely, for His purposes? 11. How can you apply the theme of forgiveness and transformation found in Acts 9 to your own life? 12. How does this chapter reinforce the importance of faith, obedience, and courage in the face of adversity? 13. In what ways does the transformation of Saul/Paul give hope to those who feel they are beyond redemption? 14. Saul's life changed drastically after his conversion. In what ways can a personal encounter with God change our lives? 15. How might the stories of Saul's conversion and Peter's miracles impact the way we share our faith with others? 16. What does the chapter tell us about God's plans and timing, and how we should respond to them? 17. How do the events in this chapter encourage us to boldly proclaim our faith even in the face of danger? 18. What lessons can we draw from the disciples' initial fear and ultimate acceptance of Saul? 19. How can we apply the lessons from Saul’s conversion and Peter’s miracles in our daily lives? 20. How does Acts 9 challenge your current understanding of faith, forgiveness, and transformation? Links Acts 9:43 NIV Acts 9:43 NLT Acts 9:43 ESV Acts 9:43 NASB Acts 9:43 KJV Acts 9:43 Commentaries Bible Hub