◄ Acts 8:33 ►
In His humiliation He was deprived of justice. Who can recount His descendants? For His life was removed from the earth." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 8:33? 2. How does Acts 8:33 illustrate Jesus' humility and sacrifice for our salvation? 3. What does "justice was denied Him" teach about Christ's trial and crucifixion? 4. How can we emulate Christ's humility in our daily interactions with others? 5. Connect Acts 8:33 with Isaiah 53:7-8; how do they prophesy Jesus' suffering? 6. In what ways can we ensure justice for the oppressed in our communities? 7. How does Acts 8:33 relate to the prophecy of the suffering servant in Isaiah 53? 8. What does "In His humiliation, justice was denied Him" mean in Acts 8:33? 9. How does Acts 8:33 challenge our understanding of justice and divine purpose? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 8? 11. What are the main themes of the Bible's books? 12. Does Micah 6:8's emphasis on justice, mercy, and humility conflict with the harsher laws found elsewhere in the Old Testament? 13. In Acts 7:16, Stephen says Abraham bought a burial place in Shechem, yet Genesis 33:19 credits Jacob with that purchase. Which account is correct? 14. Psalm 75:8 depicts God forcing the wicked to drink a cup of wrath; how does this harmonize with notions of a loving and merciful God in the New Testament? Discussion Questions 1. How does the prophecy in Isaiah 53, as quoted in Acts 8:33, enhance our understanding of Jesus' mission and suffering? 2. In what ways can we see the theme of denied justice in the world today, and how should Christians respond to it? 3. How does the humility of Christ, as described in Acts 8:33 and Philippians 2, challenge our personal attitudes and actions? 4. What can we learn from Philip's obedience to the Holy Spirit in terms of our own evangelistic efforts? 5. How does the conversion of the Ethiopian eunuch encourage us to think about the inclusivity of the Gospel message? Acts 8 Bible Study Questions 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 8:33 NIV Acts 8:33 NLT Acts 8:33 ESV Acts 8:33 NASB Acts 8:33 KJV Acts 8:33 Commentaries Bible Hub