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But Philip appeared at Azotus and traveled through that region, preaching the gospel in all the towns until he came to Caesarea. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 8:40? 2. How can we emulate Philip's obedience to God's leading in Acts 8:40? 3. What does Philip's journey in Acts 8:40 teach about evangelism's importance? 4. How does Acts 8:40 connect with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20? 5. Why is it significant that Philip preached the gospel in all towns? 6. How can we apply Philip's example of spreading the gospel in our communities? 7. How does Acts 8:40 demonstrate the spread of Christianity beyond Jerusalem? 8. What significance does Philip's journey to Azotus hold in Acts 8:40? 9. Why is Philip's evangelism in Acts 8:40 important for understanding early Christian mission work? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 8? 11. What is Caesarea's significance in the Bible? 12. What is Caesarea's significance in the Bible? 13. Does the Bible suggest teleportation is possible? 14. What is Ashdod's biblical significance? Discussion Questions 1. How does Philip's journey from Azotus to Caesarea reflect the fulfillment of Jesus' command in Acts 1:8? 2. In what ways can we be more intentional about sharing the gospel in our own communities, as Philip did in his travels? 3. What can we learn from Philip's example about being open to God's leading in our ministry efforts? 4. How does the spread of the gospel to historically non-Jewish areas like Azotus challenge us to reach out to those who are different from us? 5. Reflect on a time when you had an opportunity to share the gospel. How can Philip's faithfulness inspire you to be more proactive in evangelism? 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 8:40 NIV Acts 8:40 NLT Acts 8:40 ESV Acts 8:40 NASB Acts 8:40 KJV Acts 8:40 Commentaries Bible Hub