◄ Acts 8:20 ►
But Peter replied, "May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could buy the gift of God with money! Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 8:20? 2. How does Acts 8:20 warn against seeking God's gifts for personal gain? 3. What does Peter's rebuke reveal about the nature of true repentance? 4. How can Acts 8:20 guide us in discerning genuine spiritual motives today? 5. What other scriptures emphasize the dangers of greed and selfish ambition? 6. How should Acts 8:20 influence our approach to spiritual gifts and ministry? 7. What does Acts 8:20 reveal about the dangers of materialism in spiritual matters? 8. How does Acts 8:20 challenge the concept of buying spiritual gifts or blessings? 9. What historical context led to Peter's rebuke in Acts 8:20? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 8? 11. What does 'rob Peter to pay Paul' mean? 12. Who was Simon the Sorcerer in the Bible? 13. Who were the Twelve Apostles of Jesus? 14. Does Simon’s alleged sorcery in Acts 8:9–24 contradict modern scientific knowledge, or might it be explained as mere trickery? Discussion Questions 1. What does Peter's response to Simon reveal about the nature of God's gifts, and how can this understanding impact our approach to spiritual growth? 2. How can we guard against the influence of materialism in our spiritual lives, especially in a culture that often equates success with wealth? 3. In what ways can we ensure that our motives for seeking spiritual gifts or positions are pure and aligned with God's will? 4. How does the account of Simon the Sorcerer challenge us to be open to correction and willing to repent when we go astray? 5. Reflect on a time when you experienced the Holy Spirit's guidance or empowerment. How did this experience affirm the truth that God's gifts are given freely and cannot be bought? 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 8:20 NIV Acts 8:20 NLT Acts 8:20 ESV Acts 8:20 NASB Acts 8:20 KJV Acts 8:20 Commentaries Bible Hub