Bible Study Project Observation Template
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BIBL 104
Name: Rory Gill
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 (NASB, NRSV,
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. These similarities and
differences should be related to the text itself rather than the translation. For example, an
observation like, “The formal translation is harder to read” is not an acceptable observation
because it deals with the translation itself rather than the text. You may list as many
similarities and differences that you find providing that you meet the minimum amount for
each one.
1.
Similarity – In both translations, the evil spirit knew Jesus and Paul but did not
know the seven sons.
2.
Similarity – In the 12
th
verse, both translations recognize that the handkerchief or
aprons that touched Paul’s skin healed the sick people.
3.
Difference – In verse 13, in the ESV translation it tells us who the group of Jews
was and in the NLT translation it did not tell you who the group of Jews was.
4.
Difference – In the ESV translation the evil spirit leaped on them and
mastered/overtook them. In the NLT translation the evil spirit overpowers them.
5.
Difference - In the ESV translation it says, “Many of the believers came confessing
and divulging their practices.” In the NLT translation it says, “Many who believe
Confess their sinful practices.”
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C. Identify the basic elements of the story you are studying.
1.
Main characters: Paul, The Seven Sons, Jews, and the Believers
2. Plot: The plot of this story was to show the people that Jesus is real, and he has all the
power.
3. Story structure: the story starts off with Apostle Paul healing the sick people with a
handkerchief that came from his skin. Next a group of Jews were trying to cast out evil spirits.
The evil spirits told the Jews they do not know them, and they asked who you are. After the evil
spirit said who are you, they overpowered them. The people seen what had happened and they
started believing in God. They also got rid of all their practices.
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:
Apostle Paul, the Exorcists Jews, and the People
2. What: The Jews who was trying to cast out the evil spirits.
3. Where: 3
rd
Missionary Journey in Ephesus
4. When:
2yrs and 3 mo.
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5. Why: I believe the why in this story is to extol the name of the Lord. Also, to show that
the power of God is stronger than the evil spirits.
6. How: Only in the name of Jesus they could cast out the evil spirits and the people had
to have a relationship with God.
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