Bob Utley You Can Understand the Bible - Acts 13

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Bob Utley You Can Understand the Bible - Acts 13


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Acts 13

PARAGRAPH DIVISIONS OF MODERN TRANSLATIONS

UBS4 NKJV NRSV TEV NJB
Barnabas and Saul Commissioned Barnabas and Saul Appointed Barnabas and Saul in Cyprus Barnabas and Saul are Chosen and Sent The Mission

Sent Out ACTS (12:25-13:3) ACTS (12:23-13:12) Act_13:1-3 Act_13:1-3 Act_13:1-2 Act_13:13 Act_13:3 The Apostles Preach in Cyprus Preaching in Cyprus In Cyprus Cyprus: The Magician Elymas Act_13:4-12 Act_13:4-12 Act_13:4-12 Act_13:4-5 Act_13:4-5 Act_13:6-11 a Act_13:6-12 Act_13:11-12 Paul and Barnabas at Antioch of Pisidia At Antioch of Pisidia Journey to Antioch of Pisidia and Iconium In Antioch in Pisidia They Arrive at Antioch in Pisidia Act_13:13-16 a Act_13:13-41 Act_13:13-16 a Act_13:13-16 a Act_13:13-16 a Act_13:16-25 Act_14:16-25 Act_13:16-20 a Act_13:16-25 Act_13:20-25 Act_13:26-41 Act_13:26-41 Act_13:26-41 Act_13:26-31 Act_13:32-37 Act_13:38-39 Blessing and Conflict at Antioch Act_13:40-41 Act_13:42-43 Act_13:42-52 Act_13:42-43 Act_13:42-43 Act_13:42-43 Paul and Barnabas Preach to the Gentiles Act_13:44-52 Act_13:44-47 Act_13:44-47 Act_13:44-47 Act_13:48-52 Act_13:48 Act_13:48-49 Act_13:49-52 Act_13:50-52 READING CYCLE THREE (from "hyperlink")

FOLLOWING THE ORIGINAL AUTHOR'S INTENT AT THE PARAGRAPH LEVEL

This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the Bible. Each of us must walk in the light we have. You, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit are priority in interpretation. You must not relinquish this to a commentator.

Read the chapter in one sitting. Identify the subjects. Compare your subject divisions with the five modern translations. Paragraphing is not inspired, but it is the key to following the original author's intent, which is the heart of interpretation. Every paragraph has one and only one main subject.

1. First paragraph

2. Second paragraph

3. Third paragraph

4. Etc.



CONTEXTUAL INSIGHTS

A. This is an account of Paul and Barnabas' first missionary journey. The rest of Acts will be given over to Paul's ministry.



B. It would be very helpful to turn to the map in the back of your Bible or atlas and follow the geographical locations mentioned in Acts 13, 14.



C. There is an obvious transition in Acts 13, 14 from the leadership of Barnabas to the leadership of Paul.



DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the Bible. Each of us must walk in the light we have. You, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit are priority in interpretation. You must not relinquish this to a commentator.

These discussion questions are provided to help you think through the major issues of this section of the book. They are meant to be thought-provoking, not definitive.

1. Why can Act_13:2-3 not be used as a proof-text for ordination by a select group?

2. Why did Paul preach in the synagogue first?

3. Why did John Mark leave the mission team? (cf. Act_13:13)

4. How is Act_13:39 related to Galatians 3?

5. Explain Act_13:48 b in relation to predestination and human free will.