◄ Acts 8:6 ►
The crowds gave their undivided attention to Philip's message and to the signs they saw him perform. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 8:6? 2. How can we ensure we are attentive to God's word like the crowds? 3. What role does unity play in receiving the message of Acts 8:6? 4. How does Acts 8:6 connect with Romans 10:17 about hearing and faith? 5. How can we apply the crowd's response to our daily Bible study? 6. What steps can we take to "hear and see" God's work in our lives? 7. How does Acts 8:6 demonstrate the power of faith in early Christian communities? 8. What role does Philip play in the spread of Christianity according to Acts 8:6? 9. How does Acts 8:6 illustrate the impact of miracles on belief? 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. Who was Philip in the Bible? 13. What is the Gift of Healing? 14. What about the Crusades, Inquisitions, and witch hunts? Discussion Questions 1. How does Philip's ministry in Samaria reflect the fulfillment of Jesus' command in Acts 1:8? 2. In what ways can we ensure that we give our undivided attention to God's message in our daily lives? 3. How do the miracles performed by Philip serve to validate the Gospel message, and how can we apply this principle in our own witness? 4. What cultural or personal barriers might we need to overcome to effectively share the Gospel with others? 5. How can we balance the proclamation of the Gospel with living out its transformative power in our actions and relationships? 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 8:6 NIV Acts 8:6 NLT Acts 8:6 ESV Acts 8:6 NASB Acts 8:6 KJV Acts 8:6 Commentaries Bible Hub