Personal study: The numbers on the left side are
verse numbers.
1 Persecution threatened the young Church, but what good
might come as a result of being scattered? (see v 41) Note: Who did not
scatter? Why?
4 The last we heard of Philip, he was commissioned to
serve food to widows, but what is he noted for here and in Acts 21:9?
List the 5 "Ministry Gifts" that Christ gave to His
Church in Eph 4:11.
5 Where is Samaria from Jerusalem? See map
6-7 According to Mark 16:20, what was the purpose of
miracles?
8 The Samaritans were despised by the Jews for centuries
because the intermarried with pagans. Can you see the reason for their
great joy?
Can you note some significant Samaritans in Jesus’
ministry? Why did he mention them?
9-11 What was Simon noted for? Any sorcery going on
today?
12-13 Who had the greater power?
14 Why would the Apostles send someone to Samaria? Fruit
inspection?
15-17 Strange indeed – since today we have Conversion,
Baptism and Holy Spirit so neatly formulated. Was evidence of the Spirit
a normal expectation for believers?
When and how is the Holy Spirit available to us?
18-19 Look up the word "simony" in a dictionary.
20-23 What was not right in Simon’s heart?
What is always a key step in creating a clean heart
with God?
What elements are always involved in true repentance?
24 What is Simon concerned about?
26-27 See Gaza and Ethiopia on a map
29-31 What mission and ministry has the Spirit prompted
you to do?
Can you share your faith at any moment?
36-38 How much instruction was given prior to baptism?
How much learning is required after baptism? In what area do you need
Christian instruction the most?
