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BIBL 104 Name: Kennis M. Sereal B IBLE S TUDY P ROJECT : O BSERVATION T EMPLATE Passage: Acts 19:11-22 A. I have read Acts 19:11-22 in both a formal translation ESV and a functional translation NLT. B. Having read the passage in both formal and functional translation, list at least 2 similarities and 3 differences between the way both translations cover this story. 1. Similarity – Verse 12 in both translations use the same words: handkerchiefs or aprons, touched his skins, sick, their diseases, and evil spirits. 2. Similarity – Verse 15 in both translations use the same words: But, evil spirits, Jesus I know, and Paul, but who are you?, 3. Difference – In the ESV translation Verse 11, God was doing extraordinary miracles by the hands of Paul. In the NLT translation verse 11, God gave Paul the power to perform unusual miracles. 4. Difference – In the ESV translation Verse 18, those who were now believers came confessing and divulging their practice. In the NLT translation verse 18, many who became believers confessed their sinful practices. 5. Difference - In the ESV translation verse 19, the value of the books burned came to 50 thousand pieces of silver. In the NLT translation verse 19, the value of the books burned was several million dollars. C. Identify the basic elements of the story you are studying. 1. Main characters: (List them) The main characters of Acts 19 11-22 are God, Paul, Evil Spirits, Jews, Greeks, Seven Sons of Sceva, Timothy and Erastus. 2. Plot: (50-100 words) Through God’s permission, Paul was allowed to performed extraordinary miracles to heal the sick and cast out demons. Those who attempted to cast out demons using the name of Lord Jesus in vain were attacked and beaten by the persons possessed. After the Seven Sons of Sceva were beaten by the possessed, many people of Ephesus became believers of the name Lord Jesus Christ. Page 1 of 3
BIBL 104 3. Story structure: (50-100 words) Note: Plot and Story Structure are not the same thing (see the tutorial and student example) Introduction: God gave Paul the power to perform extraordinary miracles. Rising Action : Greeks and Jews were claiming to cast out evil spirits using the name Lord Jesus. Climax: The Seven Sons of Sceva were beaten and wounded by a man possessed by demon they were trying to cast away. Falling Action: Many residents of Ephesus became believers and honored the name Lord Jesus. Resolution: Many of the new believers confessed their sinful ways and burned their sorcery books. D. List basic observations about this passage using the “Key Question” for observation. Remember to consult and review chapters 17 and 37 in Everyday Bible Study . This will help you be more detailed in your answers to “who,” “what,” “where,” “when,” “why,” and “how.” Please be detailed and specific. 1. Who are the main characters in the passage? Luke: Author of the Books of Acts. God: Allowed Paul the permission to heal the sick and cast out demons. Seven Sons of Sceva: Attempted to cast out demons in the name of Lord Jesus. Evil Spirits: Demons who attacked and wounded the Seven Sons of Sceva. Timothy and Erastus: Paul’s helpers who he sent to Macedonia. 2. What events occurred in the passage? God allowed Paul the permission to do extraordinary miracles. The Seven Sons of Sceva were attacked by demon possessed man. The people of Ephesus became believers of Lord Jesus. 3. Where does the events in the passage occur? The story takes place in Ephesus Asia. 4. When did the events in the passage occur? The story occurred During Paul’s visit to Ephesus Asia 5. Why did the events in the passage occur? Paul was pursuing God plan to rescue, redeem and retore mankind relationship with our heavenly father. The Seven Sons of Sceva were attacked and wounded due to attempting to cast away an evil spirit in the name of Lord Jesus in vain and the evil spirit rejected their commands. Page 2 of 3
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