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Prior to that time, a man named Simon had practiced sorcery in the city and astounded the people of Samaria. He claimed to be someone great, Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 8:9? 2. How does Simon's sorcery contrast with the power of the Holy Spirit? 3. What can Acts 8:9 teach us about discerning false teachings today? 4. How does Simon's story connect with Deuteronomy 18:10-12 on sorcery? 5. What steps can we take to avoid being deceived by false miracles? 6. How can we ensure our faith is in God, not in signs and wonders? 7. Who was Simon the Sorcerer in Acts 8:9, and what was his significance? 8. How does Acts 8:9 challenge the belief in miracles and magic? 9. What does Acts 8:9 reveal about early Christian views on sorcery? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 8? 11. Does Simon’s alleged sorcery in Acts 8:9–24 contradict modern scientific knowledge, or might it be explained as mere trickery? 12. What does the Bible say about counterfeit miracles? 13. Who was Simon the Sorcerer in the Bible? 14. What is the definition of black magic? Discussion Questions 1. How does Simon's practice of sorcery and his claim to greatness challenge the early Christian message in Samaria? 2. In what ways can we discern between true and false spiritual power in our own lives today? 3. How does Simon's account illustrate the dangers of pride and self-exaltation, and how can we guard against these in our spiritual walk? 4. What does the account of Simon teach us about the nature of true spiritual power and its source? 5. How can we apply the principles of repentance and transformation in our daily lives, as seen in Simon's interaction with the apostles? 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 8:9 NIV Acts 8:9 NLT Acts 8:9 ESV Acts 8:9 NASB Acts 8:9 KJV Acts 8:9 Commentaries Bible Hub