Acts 8:1-25

  1. What stood out to you in Acts 8:1-25? What did you learn?  What encouraged you?
  1. Given the history between Jews and Samaritans, what is remarkable about Philip’s preaching and the response (Acts 8:5-8)?
  1. Why is Simon captivated by certain aspects of Philips activity (vv. 7-13)?
  1. What is the purpose of the apostles visit from Jerusalem (vv.14-17)? Why was this such a big deal in the early church?
  1. When the believers were scattered to different geographic regions, they did not cease to evangelize. How can you make the most of the opportunities to evangelize where you are today?
  1. Why is the Gospel, salvation through faith in Jesus, the greatest and most miraculous sign and wonder of all?
  1. Is there someone like Simon that you know who needs to know how saving faith is truly received? Pray for them, and commit to go and tell?