Bob Utley You Can Understand the Bible - Acts 24

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Bob Utley You Can Understand the Bible - Acts 24


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Acts 24

PARAGRAPH DIVISIONS OF MODERN TRANSLATIONS

UBS4 NKJV NRSV TEV NJB
The Case Against Paul Accused of Sedition Paul Before Felix The Case Against Paul The Case Before Felix Act_24:1-9 Act_24:1-9 Act_24:1-2 a Act_24:1-2 a Act_24:1-9 Act_24:2-8 Act_24:2-9 Act_24:9 Paul Defends Himself Before Felix The Defense Before Felix Paul's Defense Before Felix Act_24:10-21 Act_24:10-21 Act_24:10 a Act_24:10 a Act_24:10 a Paul's Speech Before the Roman Governor Act_24:10-21 Act_24:10-16 Act_24:10-13 Act_24:14-16 Act_24:17-21 Act_24:17-21 Felix Procrastinates Paul's Captivity at Caesarea Act_24:22-23 Act_24:22-27 Act_24:22-23 Act_24:22-23 Act_24:22-23 Paul Held in Custody Paul Before Felix and Dursilla Act_24:24-26 Act_24:24-26 Act_24:24-26 Act_24:24-26 Act_24:27 Act_24:27 Act_24:27 Act_24:27 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. What does the term "Nazarene" mean?

2. What are the implications of the first title for the church in Acts being "the Way"?

3. Explain the significance of Act_24:15.