◄ Acts 8:24 ►
Then Simon answered, "Pray to the Lord for me, so that nothing you have said may happen to me." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 8:24? 2. How can we apply Simon's request for prayer in Acts 8:24 today? 3. What does Simon's plea reveal about his understanding of sin and repentance? 4. How does Acts 8:24 connect with 1 John 1:9 on confession? 5. What steps can we take to avoid Simon's spiritual mistakes in Acts 8? 6. How does Simon's response in Acts 8:24 demonstrate humility and teachability? 7. What does Simon's request in Acts 8:24 reveal about his understanding of repentance and forgiveness? 8. How does Acts 8:24 challenge the concept of genuine faith versus superficial belief? 9. Why does Simon ask for prayer instead of praying himself in Acts 8:24? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 8? 11. What are the steps to get baptized? 12. Who was Simon the Sorcerer in the Bible? 13. In 2 Chronicles 2:4, how can a temple truly contain God if other passages assert He cannot be confined? 14. 2 Samuel 4:8-11 - How can David both punish the men for killing Ishbosheth and still claim God's hand in his rise to power without contradiction? Discussion Questions 1. What does Simon's request for prayer reveal about his understanding of repentance and forgiveness? 2. How can we guard our hearts against the temptation to use spiritual gifts for personal gain, as Simon attempted to do? 3. In what ways can we practice intercessory prayer for those who are struggling with sin, as Peter did for Simon? 4. How does the account of Simon the Sorcerer challenge us to examine our own motives in seeking spiritual gifts or positions of influence? 5. What lessons can we learn from Peter's response to Simon about the importance of addressing sin directly and with discernment? 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 8:24 NIV Acts 8:24 NLT Acts 8:24 ESV Acts 8:24 NASB Acts 8:24 KJV Acts 8:24 Commentaries Bible Hub