Bible_Study_Project_Observation_on_Acts_9_36_43

Name: Teri Gregory BIBLE STUDY PROJECT: OBSERVATION TEMPLATE 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 B 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 note that when Peter was brought to the room, the widows were crying and showing him the coats and garments that Dorcas had made when she was with them. 2. Similarity - Both translations indicated Tabitha died, Peter knelt, prayed and he presented her alive. 3. Similarity – Both translations note Tabitha’s name is called Dorcas. 4. Difference – KJV translation did not use quotations with exact words. Specifically, verse 40 KJV said, Tabitha, arise with no quotes and in the NIV it is written that he said “Tabitha, get up” with the quotes. 5. Difference – How Peter told Tabitha to get up is different. In the KJV he said arise and in the NIV he said to get up. 6. Difference - In verse 39, the KJV indicates they took Peter to the upper chamber however the NIV indicated they took him in to a room, upstairs. C. Identify the basic elements of the story you are studying 1. Main characters: (List them) • Tabitha • Peter 2. Plot: (50-100 words) In the town of Joppa, a young disciple named Tabitha who was known for doing good and helping the poor had become ill and died. Her body was washed and placed in an upstairs room. Hearing that Peter was in Lydda a nearby town, the disciples sent two men to summons him to come over. When Peter arrived, they took him to her location where friends were mourning. Peter asked everyone to leave, he knelt and prayed. He then commanded Tabitha to get up at which time she looked at Peter and sat up. He then called in all the believers and widows and presented her alive. When the word got out, it led many people to Jesus. (118 words) 3. Story structure: (50-100 words) Note: Plot and Story Structure are not the same thing (see the tutorial and student example) Introduction: In Joppa, there was a disciple named Tabitha who was known for doing good and helping the poor. Inciting Incident: Tabitha was ill and died. Rising Action: The other disciples had heard that Peter was in the nearby city, knowing what he was capable of, they called for him to see come see Tabitha. Climax: Peter asked everyone to leave the room, leaving him alone with Tabitha. He then kn