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BIBL 104 Name: B IBLE S TUDY P ROJECT : O BSERVATION A SSIGNMENT Passage: Acts 9:36-43 A. I have read Acts 9:36-43 in both a formal translation (KJV, NKJV, NASB, ESV, or CSB) and a functional translation (NIV, NLT, or NCV). Highlight the correct answer. Please use the translation provided in your digital library or found at Biblegateway.com o Yes o No 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. You may list as many similarities and differences that you find as long as you meet the minimum amount. 1. Similarity – Both translations center on Dorcas dying, being laid in the upper room, then coming back to life. 2. Similarity – Both translations show Peter as the vessel in which God worked his miracle of resurrection. 3. Difference – The wording in Acts 9:40 is different, in that the NLT says Peter asked the others to leave the room and the NKJV states that Peter put them out. This difference is significant as commanding the room as implied by the NKJV signifies the authority held by Peter to commit the miracle requested of him. 4. Difference – Again the word changes in Acts 9:38 change the impact of the verse. The NLT states that the believers heard Peter was nearby, where as the NKJV states that the disciples had heard Peter was nearby. This slight alteration is unbelievably important because anyone can be a believer but only truly devoted and committed persons of faith can be disciples. This adds to the importance of the miracle later written, in that although she was surrounded by persons of great faith none could perform the works required to bring her back, emphasizing the authority in Christ held by Peter. 5. Difference – Acts 9:42 is different in that the NLT says the town believed in the Lord while the NKJV say the people believed on the Lord. This change is vital, just Page 1 of 6
BIBL 104 like the previous two mentioned above, in that many people can believe in something but only a small remnant can build a foundation for their lives upon something. Beliving in God means you accept his information as truth, where as believing on God means the bible forms the basis that orders every choice of your life. In other words believing in something is subject to change but believing on something means permanent embedded truths. C. Identify the basic elements of the story you are studying 1. Main characters: (List them) Dorcas, Peter, the disciples 2. Plot: (50-100 words) Dorcas, a very kind and charitable woman, falls ill and dies. Still grieving the disciples in the area hear that Peter is nearby and rush to get him. Begging for his presence the disciples convince Peter to come visit the deceased woman. When Peter is brought into the upper room where Dorcas is he commands the room to himself as he uses the power of the Holy Ghost, received in Acts 2, to resurrect the woman. Through his actions the people begin to believe on God and Peter chooses to spend time in the city with Simon. 3. Story structure: (50-100 words) Note: Plot and Story Structure are not the same thing (see the tutorial and student example) Introduction : Dorcas is introduced as a charitable and good person who lives in Joppa. Inciting Incident : Dorcas falls ill and subsequently dies shortly after. Rising Action : The disciples hear that Peter is nearby and rush to get him to come unto Dorcas. Climax : Peter commands the room to himself before using the power of the Holy Ghost to resurrect Dorcas. Falling Action : The people hear of this miracle and begin to believe on God throughout the city. Resolution : Peter stays many days in Joppa with Simon, a tanner. D. List basic observations about this passage using the “Key Question” for observation. Page 2 of 6
BIBL 104 Remember to consult the list of items from the observation section in studying the Gospels in Chapter 36. 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: A. Luke (author) B. Theophilus and other gentiles like him were the intended recipients of the book of Acts. (Audience) “ Intended Audience: Theophilus, Gentiles and people everywhere.” (Oakwood Bible Church, Para. 1) C. Peter, Dorcas, the disciples (Those who went to fetch peter – they are not main characters but are still relevant to the story) 2. What: A disciple of the Lord named Dorcas, who lives in Joppa, is introduced as a kind and charitable woman. Eventually she falls ill and dies shortly after. After being washed she is laid in the upper room. The remaining disciples hear that Peter is nearby in Lydda and rush to greet him. Eventually Peter rises and goes with them. Peter is brought by the disciples into the upper room where the widows were weeping over Dorcas. Peter then puts them all out before praying. Peter tells Dorcas to arise via the power of the Holy Ghost and she does. Calling the others back in he displays the woman for all to see. The people begin to believe on God and Peter chooses to dwell in the city for a number of days with Simon, a tanner. 3. Where: A. In the city of Joppa, 40 miles northwest of Jerusalem. “Tel Aviv–Yafo, Yafo also spelled Jaffa or Joppa, Arabic Yāfa, major city and economic centre in Israel, situated on the Mediterranean coast some 40 miles (60 km) northwest of Jerusalem.” (Razin, 1999) Page 3 of 6
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