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THE Value of One                 Acts 8:9-40           April 19th, 2026

1. What are some different reasons people go to work every day? What would be some good motivations for going to work? What would be some poor motivations for going to work?

2. What would be some good motivations to go to church? What would be some poor motivations to attend church?

3. How can a person make sure their motives are right when attending church?

4. What do you know about Simon, the magician? (Acts 8:9-13)

5. What incentive did Simon have for his “conversion” and “baptism” in verse 13? How do we know his motives were not sincere? (see verses 18-19)

6. Look next at Acts 8:26-30. Describe what is happening in this new situation. How does it compare and contrast with the previous experience for Philip?

7. Why would God send Philip away from the revival in Samaria, with “multitudes”9v.6) being converted, out to the desert to meet with just one man?

8. What barriers had to be overcome for this conversation to be taking place?

9. Look now at Acts 8;31-35. What scripture is the Ethiopian reading? What is his question? How does Philip answer him?

10. How would you know if someone was showing spiritual interest? What circumstances often create a heightened spiritual interest in people?

11. What can you do personally to be sure that your motives Are right in following God? What reasons do you see for following God and His ways?