The Church Persecuted and Scattered - Acts 8:2-3
Understand It
- How did Stephen’s mourners show courage at his burial? (8:2)
- What was happening to the church at this time? (8:2-3)
- Who began to attack the church? How? (8:3)
Apply It
- What will most remind you to respond with courage when you are attacked or rejected for your faith in Christ?
Philip in Samaria - Acts 8:4-8
Understand It
- Who was Philip? (8:5)
- What did Philip do in Samaria? (8:5)
- What did the crowds do in response to Philip’s teaching and miracles? (8:6)
Apply It
- What can you do this week to support or encourage a missionary?
Simon the Sorcerer - Acts 8:9-25
Understand It
- Why did Peter and John leave Jerusalem and go to Samaria? (8:14)
- What did Peter and John do when they arrived in Samaria? (8:15-17)
- How did Peter and John’s trip to Samaria influence their trip to Jerusalem? (8:25)
Apply It
- What can you do this week to get to know someone who is from a different ethnic group or culture?
Philip and the Ethiopian - Acts 8:26-40
Understand It
- Whom did Philip meet on the desert road? (8:27)
- What was the eunuch’s problem? (8:28-34)
- How did Philip present the good news about Jesus? (8:35)
Apply It
- What is one thing you can do this week to overcome fear in witnessing?
Saul's Conversion - Acts 9:1-19
Understand It
- What did the Lord instruct Ananias to do? (9:10-12)
- Why was Ananias reluctant to do as the Lord asked? (9:13-14)
- How did God persuade Ananias that it was all right to go to Saul? (9:15-16)
Apply It
- What is one thing you could do this week to help a younger Christian grow in his or her faith?
Saul in Damascus and Jerusalem - Acts 9:20-31
Understand It
- What did the Jews plan for Saul? Why? (9:23)
- How did Saul outwit his enemies? (9:24-25)
- What did Saul do while he was with the apostles? (9:28-29)
Apply It
- This week, how can you prepare for discussions about God with your coworkers or non-Christian friends?
Aeneas and Dorcas - Acts 9:32-43
Understand It
- What happened to Dorcas? (9:37)
- What did Peter do when he was alone with the dead woman? (9:40-41)
- How did the miracle of raising Tabitha further the kingdom of God? (9:42)
Apply It
- What can you do to help a widow who needs assistance?
Cornelius Calls for Peter - Acts 10:1-8
Understand It
- How did the angel affirm the centurion’s life-style? (10:4)
- What did the angel command Cornelius to do? (10:5-6)
- When the angel left, what did Cornelius do? (10:7-8)
Apply It
- This week, what can you do to imitate the centurion’s God-fearing life-style?
Peter's Vision - Acts 10:9-23
Understand It
- What did Peter experience while food was being prepared for him? (10:10-16)
- What happened while Peter was wondering about the vision? (10:17-20)
- How was Peter prepared for the messengers? (10:19-20)
Apply It
- What new relationships can you ask God to bring into your life this week?
Peter at Cornelius' House - Acts 10:24-48
Understand It
- In what way was Peter’s understanding of God changed by his vision? (10:34-35)
- What was Peter’s message to the group? (10:34-43)
- Why did Peter suddenly stop talking? (10:44-46)
Apply It
- What is the first step you could take to show respect for a racial or cultural group that is different from you?
