Objective 1: Determine the purpose of the Book of Acts.
Again, let’s focus on the contemporary audience. How would someone who actually witnessed, read, or heard the teachings from the book respond to it in the context of their daily lives? Put yourself in their place as you read and study the book. Then, what do we know about the audience who read the book and how does this help us interpret the book?
Learning Activity #3: Reading Insights Discussion
Read Chapters 14-17 (pp. 193-253) of your textbook, Encountering the New Testament, by Elwell and Yarbrough.
Develop a list of at least three specific insights that you discovered during the reading assignment in Learning Activity #3.
Post your response to the discussion forum titled Reading Insights Discussion.