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and all the people, from the least to the greatest, heeded his words and said, "This man is the divine power called the Great Power." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 8:10? 2. How does Acts 8:10 illustrate the danger of misplaced faith in leaders? 3. What can Acts 8:10 teach us about discerning true spiritual authority today? 4. How does Acts 8:10 connect with warnings against false prophets in Matthew 7:15? 5. In what ways can we ensure our faith is grounded in Christ, not man? 6. How should Acts 8:10 influence our response to charismatic but misleading figures? 7. What does Acts 8:10 reveal about the nature of belief in signs and wonders? 8. How does Acts 8:10 challenge the understanding of authority and power in early Christianity? 9. Why did the people in Acts 8:10 regard Simon as having divine power? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 8? 11. Who was Simon the Sorcerer in the Bible? 12. Can they hear without a preacher? 13. What key events shaped Stephen's life journey? 14. What is soul winning and how is it done? Discussion Questions 1. How does Simon's influence over the people of Samaria reflect the dangers of false teachings in today's world? 2. In what ways can believers practice discernment to identify true divine power versus deception? 3. How does Philip's evangelistic work in Samaria serve as a model for modern-day evangelism? 4. What are some contemporary examples of individuals or movements that claim divine power, and how should Christians respond? 5. How can the principles in 1 John 4:1 be applied to ensure we are not led astray by false prophets or teachings? 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 8:10 NIV Acts 8:10 NLT Acts 8:10 ESV Acts 8:10 NASB Acts 8:10 KJV Acts 8:10 Commentaries Bible Hub