◄ Acts 8:26 ►
Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, "Get up and go south to the desert road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 8:26? 2. How can we be attentive to God's guidance like Philip in Acts 8:26? 3. What role does obedience play in fulfilling God's plan, as seen in Acts 8:26? 4. How does Acts 8:26 connect with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20? 5. In what ways can we prepare to share the Gospel unexpectedly, like Philip? 6. How does Philip's journey in Acts 8:26 inspire our daily faith walk? 7. Why did the angel of the Lord instruct Philip to go south in Acts 8:26? 8. How does Acts 8:26 demonstrate divine guidance in evangelism? 9. What significance does the road from Jerusalem to Gaza hold in Acts 8:26? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 8? 11. Is there any extrabiblical evidence or historical record to confirm the Ethiopian official mentioned in Acts 8:26–27? 12. What are the Garima Gospels? 13. Why does Acts contradict Paul's letters in key details, such as his visits to Jerusalem? 14. How can the account of Philip’s sudden relocation in Acts 8:39–40 be reconciled with natural laws, and is it meant literally or symbolically? Discussion Questions 1. How does Philip's response to the angel's command challenge us in our willingness to follow God's leading, even when it seems inconvenient or unclear? 2. In what ways can we be more attentive to the "desert roads" in our lives where God might be calling us to serve or witness? 3. How does the account of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch illustrate the fulfillment of the Great Commission in our own lives? 4. What are some modern-day "Gazas" where the Gospel needs to be shared, and how can we be part of reaching those areas? 5. Reflect on a time when you experienced a "divine appointment." How did it impact your faith, and what did you learn from it about God's timing and purpose? 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 8:26 NIV Acts 8:26 NLT Acts 8:26 ESV Acts 8:26 NASB Acts 8:26 KJV Acts 8:26 Commentaries Bible Hub