In an essay of 750-1000 words, analyze the thematic development of this second movement of the book of Acts.

T

hematic Analysis E

ssay 2, Acts 8:1

–

12:25

In an essay of

750

–

1000

words, analyze the thematic development of this second movement of

the book of Acts. While this is not an exclusive

list, be sure to address the following elements:

1.

How does this segment develop the theme of the geographical/ethnic advance of the

proclamation of the gospel presented in the key verse of the book, Acts 1:8?

What is the

new “geographic target” in this move

ment of the book?

Trace the development of this

theme through this section of Acts.

You’ll note

a definite transition in the audience of the

gospel in these chapters. Trace that transition. (Remember that it is geographical,

religious, and ethnic.)

2.

Wh

at other major themes are develo

ped in Acts 8

–

12

(of the

nine

themes identified by

Fowler in his vid

eo presentation “The Key

Themes of Acts”)?

Identify what you believe

are the four most important themes in this segment, then tr

ace the development of

each

of those themes through these chapters

.

3.

Luke records the evangelistic

encounter

of P

eter with Cornelius and his h

ousehold in

chapter

10 and

Peter’s defense of his fellowship with these Gentiles in chapter

11.

Read

the

account of what Peter said to the household of

Cornelius

to

identify

and present

the

core elements of Peter’s preaching of the gospel to Gentiles. How do these compare to

the core elements you identified in Peter’s preaching to the Jews in the first moveme

nt of

the book of Acts?

What changes does Peter make in his approach to the Gentiles, and

what is the significance of those changes?

Thematic Analysis Essay 2, Acts 8:1–12:25

In an essay of 750-1000 words, analyze the thematic development of this second movement of

the book of Acts. While this is not an exclusive list, be sure to address the following elements:

1. How does this segment develop the theme of the geographical/ethnic advance of the

proclamation of the gospel presented in the key verse of the book, Acts 1:8? What is the

new “geographic target” in this movement of the book? Trace the development of this

theme through this section of Acts. You’ll note a definite transition in the audience of the

gospel in these chapters. Trace that transition. (Remember that it is geographical,

religious, and ethnic.)

2. What other major themes are developed in Acts 8–12 (of the nine themes identified by

Fowler in his video presentation “The Key Themes of Acts”)? Identify what you believe

are the four most important themes in this segment, then trace the development of

each of those themes through these chapters.

3. Luke records the evangelistic encounter of Peter with Cornelius and his household in

chapter 10 and Peter’s defense of his fellowship with these Gentiles in chapter 11. Read

the account of what Peter said to the household of Cornelius to identify and present the

core elements of Peter’s preaching of the gospel to Gentiles. How do these compare to

the core elements you identified in Peter’s preaching to the Jews in the first movement of

the book of Acts? What changes does Peter make in his approach to the Gentiles, and

what is the significance of those changes?