Bob Utley You Can Understand the Bible - Acts 19

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Bob Utley You Can Understand the Bible - Acts 19


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Acts 19

PARAGRAPH DIVISIONS OF MODERN TRANSLATIONS

UBS4 NKJV NRSV TEV NJB
Paul at Ephesus Paul at Ephesus Paul's Long Ministry in Ephesus Paul in Ephesus The Disciples of John at Ephesus Act_19:1-7 Act_19:1-10 Act_19:1-7 Act_19:1-2 a Act_19:1-7 Act_19:2 b Act_19:3 a Act_19:3 b Act_19:4 Foundation of the Church at Ephesus Act_19:5-7 Act_19:8-10 Act_19:8-10 Act_19:8-10 Act_19:8-10 The Sons of Sceva Miracles Glorify Christ The Sons of Sceva The Jewish Exorcists Act_19:11-20 Act_19:11-20 Act_19:11-20 Act_19:11-14 Act_19:11-12 Act_19:13-17 Act_19:15 Act_19:16-20 Act_19:18-19 Act_19:20 The Riot at Ephesus The Riot at Ephesus The Riot in Ephesus Paul's Plans Act_19:21-27 Act_19:21-41 Act_19:21-22 Act_19:21-22 Act_19:21-22 Ephesus: The Silversmiths' Riot Act_19:23-27 Act_19:23-27 Act_19:23-31 Act_19:28-41 Act_19:28-41 Act_19:28-34 Act_19:32-41 Act_19:35-41 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.



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. Are we to view Act_19:2-6 as a proof-text for

a. rebaptism of some believers

b. the laying on of hands to receive the subsequent blessing of speaking in tongues?

2. Define prophesying (Act_19:6).

3. Why does Acts record Paul's encounter with both Apollos and these twelve disciples of John the Baptist?

4. Are Act_19:11-12 normative for the church in all ages and cultures? Why/why not?

5. Why is exorcism not included in the lists of spiritual gifts?

6. Why are believers not given more biblical information on this subject?

7. What was the purpose of these miraculous events? (cf. Act_19:17)