Jensens survey of the old testament adam 429
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worksheet chart where you have recorded
segment titles.
1 . Groupings of segments. The easiest way
to begin the search for Acts’ organization is
to identify groupings of chapters as
determined by similarity of subject. In
history, the three items of persons, events,
and places usually steer the narrative.
Consider each of those separately, using the
following questions as directive helps in
locating groupings.
a. Who is the main character of the rst
few chapters of Acts? What was his title or
work? How long does he stay in the
narrative of Acts? (Refer to an exhaustive
concordance for a quick answer to this
question.)
b. Who is the main character of the last
chapters? Where is he rst introduced? At
what chapter does he reappear to remain the
key person?
c. From your study so far, is any part of
Acts not represented by one main character?
d. Now try events. We have already
spoken of Paul’s missionary journeys. How
many were there? Where did each begin and
end? If Paul was not always on missionary
journeys in Acts, account for the remainder
of his Acts years. Repeat this study for
Peter’s life, earlier in Acts.
e. Consider the events of the church. Does
Acts record its beginning? Where? Then
what were its periods of experience? (Note:
This stage of survey is looking for groupings.
Hence, the question just given does not ask
for experiences, but periods of experience.)
f. Evangelism is a prominent theme in
Acts. In the early chapters of Acts the gospel
was generally preached where and to
whom? Was there a change in audience,
generally speaking, on Paul’s missionary
journeys? What do chapters 10 and 11
contribute to your answers to this question?
g. You have already observed that
geography plays a vital part in Acts,
especially in terms of the expansion of the
gospel. Consider where Acts begins and
where it ends. Relate that to 1:8. Using the
geography of this verse as an outline for the
whole book of Acts, identify the three
geographical sections on your worksheet
chart.
h. Other survey studies either may be
made now or reserved to a later time in
your project. Two suggested subjects are:
“Persecution,” and “Progress of the Gospel.”
2 . Major movements in Acts. Progress in
some direction is the normal pattern of
composition. The book of Acts is no
exception. From what you have already read
and studied of Acts, try to identify its major
movements. You have already noted the
geographical expansion of the gospel
witness. In the account does persecution
increase, wane, or remain constant? Is there
a climax of any sort in the book? Look also
for turning points or strategic centers about
which the narrative pivots. Are there any
transition sections or any notable contrasting
sections?
