Healing of the Lame Man (The Temple) Healing of the Lame Man (The Temple)

Consequent Opposition from Authorities (The Council)

Consequent Opposition from Authorities (The Council)

Event Event Explanation: Consequent Address

Explanation: Consequent Address

ArrestArrest Prayer - Boldness: Consequent Appeal

Prayer - Boldness: Consequent Appeal

3:13:1 3:263:26 4:14:1 4:314:31

(Cause)(Cause) (Effect)(Effect) (Cause)(Cause) (Effect)(Effect)

Speech People Speech PeopleSpeech AuthoritiesSpeech Authorities

Speech God Speech God

3:13:1 3:103:10 3:113:11 3:263:26 4:14:1 4:224:22 4:234:23 4:314:31

CauseCauseCauseCause EffectEffectEffectEffect

Peter and JohnPeter and John The CommunityThe Community

ClimaxClimax

Acts 3:1- 4:31 - SurveyActs 3:1- 4:31 - Survey

Structures:1 CausationCausation Healing and Witness Opposition from Authorities (3:1-26) (Cause) With opportunity for further witness

(4:1-31) (Effect)

2 Recurrence of Contrast Passim, Esp. 4:1-31

3 Recurrence a Name - Jesus (3:6,16; 4:7,10,12,17,18,30) b People, People of Israel, Israel

(3:9,11,12,23; 4:1,2,8,10,17,21,25,27)

4 Climax with Generalization

Structures:1 CausationCausation Healing and Witness Opposition from Authorities (3:1-26) (Cause) With opportunity for further witness

(4:1-31) (Effect)

2 Recurrence of Contrast Passim, Esp. 4:1-31

3 Recurrence a Name - Jesus (3:6,16; 4:7,10,12,17,18,30) b People, People of Israel, Israel

(3:9,11,12,23; 4:1,2,8,10,17,21,25,27)

4 Climax with Generalization

Apostles (Christ,God)Apostles (Christ,God)

Religious AuthoritiesReligious Authoritiesvs.vs.

Note implicit recurring comparison between the rejection of Jesus (3:14-15,23; 4:10-11,25-28) and rejection of the apostles (4:1-22,29-30)

Note implicit recurring comparison between the rejection of Jesus (3:14-15,23; 4:10-11,25-28) and rejection of the apostles (4:1-22,29-30)

3:1-4:22 - Witness and opposition - Surrounding Peter and John (particular)3:1-4:22 - Witness and opposition - Surrounding Peter and John (particular)

4:23-31 - Prayer for all boldness to witness in face of opposition - Appeal from the community as a whole (general)

4:23-31 - Prayer for all boldness to witness in face of opposition - Appeal from the community as a whole (general)

Strategic Areas:

4:5-12- Represents causation, recurrence of contrast, recurrence of name

4:29-31- Represents climax w. generalization, recurrence of contrast, recurrence of name, people-Israel, and causation

3:1-10- Represents causation

Strategic Areas:

4:5-12- Represents causation, recurrence of contrast, recurrence of name

4:29-31- Represents climax w. generalization, recurrence of contrast, recurrence of name, people-Israel, and causation

3:1-10- Represents causation

Acts 3:1-4:31Structure of the HealingI. Introduction (3:1-2) (Setting) - Persons A. Peter and John

(3:1) B. Lame Man - 1. Condition - Lame from birth

2. Action - Being carried (passive)

3. Situation - Was laid (passive)

(Implicit Interrogation)

Acts 3:1-4:31Structure of the HealingI. Introduction (3:1-2) (Setting) - Persons A. Peter and John

(3:1) B. Lame Man - 1. Condition - Lame from birth

2. Action - Being carried (passive)

3. Situation - Was laid (passive)

(Implicit Interrogation)

Action-Going up -> TempleAction-Going up -> Temple

TimeTime Hour - PrayerHour - PrayerNinth HourNinth Hour

(Possibly substantiation)(Possibly substantiation)

Man-Outside the TempleMan-Carried, Laid, cf.vv.8-9,10Man-Outside the TempleMan-Carried, Laid, cf.vv.8-9,10

Note: Recurrence of “Temple”Note: Recurrence of “Temple”

Frequency - DailyFrequency - DailyPlace-Gate-temple-BeautifulPlace-Gate-temple-BeautifulPurpose-Seek alms-Entered

templePurpose-Seek alms-Entered

temple

II. Healing (3:3-7) A. Encounter (3:3-6)

1. Request of lame man(3:3)

2. Response of Peter (3:4) (and John)

3. Response of lame man(3:5)

4. Further response - Peter(3:6)

II. Healing (3:3-7) A. Encounter (3:3-6)

1. Request of lame man(3:3)

2. Response of Peter (3:4) (and John)

3. Response of lame man(3:5)

4. Further response - Peter(3:6)

Occasion-Seeing Peter and John -> templeOccasion-Seeing Peter and John -> temple

Substance - Asked AlmsSubstance - Asked Alms

Action - Directed gaze - himAction - Directed gaze - him

Command - Look - UsCommand - Look - Us

Action-Fixed attention-themAction-Fixed attention-them

Reason-Expected receive somethingReason-Expected receive something

DeclarationDeclaration

CommandCommand

Neg.-No silver or goldNeg.-No silver or gold

Pos.-Give-Have (Healing)Pos.-Give-Have (Healing)Means-Name-J.C.-NazarethMeans-Name-J.C.-NazarethSubstance-Walk (arise and walk)

(health)Substance-Walk (arise and walk)

(health)

CausnCausn

ContrastContrast

ContrastContrast

Note: Recurrence of Look LanguageNote: Recurrence of Look Language

CausnCausn

SubstnSubstnCausnCausn

CausnCausn

Prepn /RealnPrepn /Realn

(3:2)(3:2)SubstnSubstn

Acts 3:1-4:31 - Structure - Healing

B. Event (3:7)

C. Effects - Leaped up -> Stood -> Walked -> Entered Temple

Acts 3:1-4:31 - Structure - Healing

B. Event (3:7)

C. Effects - Leaped up -> Stood -> Walked -> Entered Temple

Act-Took him-right hand/raised up (h;geiren) (cf. 3:15;4:10)Act-Took him-right hand/raised up (h;geiren) (cf. 3:15;4:10)

Consequence - Feet/ankles made strong - ImmediatelyConsequence - Feet/ankles made strong - Immediately

The witness of the healing to the people (cf. 3:15)

The witness of the healing to the people (cf. 3:15)

Note: Progression

Note: Recurrence

Note: Relation between temple and praise of God

Note: Progression

Note: Recurrence

Note: Relation between temple and praise of God

WalkingWalking LeapingLeaping Praising God

(climax)

Praising God

(climax)

III. Reaction - PeopleIII. Reaction - PeopleOccasion-Saw (note recurrence-vv.3,5) -> Recognition

of the one who sat - ContrastOccasion-Saw (note recurrence-vv.3,5) -> Recognition

of the one who sat - ContrastResponse-Filled-wonder,amazement-what happened-

himResponse-Filled-wonder,amazement-what happened-

himNote:- Interrogation (Problem-Solution)- Cruciality with contrast (Radical reversal due to

healing event

- Causation (Possibly climax-Healing of man Reaction of people)

Note:- Interrogation (Problem-Solution)- Cruciality with contrast (Radical reversal due to

healing event

- Causation (Possibly climax-Healing of man Reaction of people)

MoneyMoney

Name of JesusName of Jesus

(3:8)(3:8)

CausnCausn

SubstnSubstn

vs.vs.

Man - Inside TempleMan - Standing, walking,

leapingcf.vv.1-2

Man - Inside TempleMan - Standing, walking,

leapingcf.vv.1-2

CausnCausn

CausnCausn

CausnCausn

almsalms

Acts 3:1-4:31 - Speech of Peter (3:11-26)

Occasion - People astounded - Temple (Solomon’s portico) - Because of healing

Speech (3:12-26) - Persons addressed

A. Explanation of Event (3:12-16)

1. Negative - Not by apostles’

2. Positive - But by Jesus Christ - Nazareth (3:13-16)

a. Identity-Christ (past history)

Acts 3:1-4:31 - Speech of Peter (3:11-26)

Occasion - People astounded - Temple (Solomon’s portico) - Because of healing

Speech (3:12-26) - Persons addressed

A. Explanation of Event (3:12-16)

1. Negative - Not by apostles’

2. Positive - But by Jesus Christ - Nazareth (3:13-16)

a. Identity-Christ (past history)

vs.vs.

(3:11)(3:11)Men of Israel (3:12)Men of Israel (3:12)Brethren (3:17)Brethren (3:17)

Power (duna,mei) implicationsPower (duna,mei) implicationsPiety

(euvsebei,a)

Piety

(euvsebei,a)

GodGod

IsraelIsrael

CausnCausn

Acts 3:1-4:31 - Speech of Peter (3:11-26) a. Identity- Christ (past history) Affirmation

Acts 3:1-4:31 - Speech of Peter (3:11-26) a. Identity- Christ (past history) Affirmation

GodGod

God - Raised from dead Exaltation(15b)

God - Raised from dead Exaltation(15b)

IsraelIsrael

Identity - Abraham,Isaac,Jacob/FathersIdentity - Abraham,Isaac,Jacob/Fathers

Act - Glorified - His servant (pai/da)-JesusAct - Glorified - His servant (pai/da)-Jesus(13a)(13a)

Delivered up (paredw,kate)Delivered up (paredw,kate)Denied (hvrnh,sasqe) (13-14)Denied (hvrnh,sasqe) (13-14)Killed (avpektei,nate) -

Author of Life

Killed (avpektei,nate) - Author of Life

Rejection of the giver of life in favor of one who takes life preference for death and chaos

Rejection of the giver of life in favor of one who takes life preference for death and chaos

(1) Holy/Righteous vs. Murderer

(2) Author-Life vs. Murderer

(1) Holy/Righteous vs. Murderer

(2) Author-Life vs. Murderer

In spite of Pilate’s decision - Release himIn spite of Pilate’s decision - Release himIn spite of the character of Jesus -In spite of the character of Jesus -

ExaltationExaltation

Substantiation - We are witnesses! (15c)Substantiation - We are witnesses! (15c)

Acceptance

by

God

vs. Rejection

by

Israel

Acceptance

by

God

vs. Rejection

by

Israel

vs.vs.

vs.vs.CausnCausn

GodGodIsraelIsrael

(13b-15a)

(13b-15a)

ContrastContrast

Acts 3:1-4:31 - Speech of Peter (3:11-26)

b. Present Activity - Christ (Present history) (3:16)

Faith - In his name/Faith - through Jesus (cause) (means)

Made man strong/given perfect health (o`loklhri,an) (Effect)

See and Know

Presence - All

Causation (with particularization

B. Consequent Appeal (3:17-26)-Repent!-Fulfillment-Prophecy1. Reason for appeal- re. Suffering/death (3:17-18; cf.3:13b-15a)

2. Appeal (3:19)

3. Further Reason - Appeal (with instrumentation & causation) a. Present - Sins blotted out (cf.13b-15a) b. Future

Acts 3:1-4:31 - Speech of Peter (3:11-26)

b. Present Activity - Christ (Present history) (3:16)

Faith - In his name/Faith - through Jesus (cause) (means)

Made man strong/given perfect health (o`loklhri,an) (Effect)

See and Know

Presence - All

Causation (with particularization

B. Consequent Appeal (3:17-26)-Repent!-Fulfillment-Prophecy1. Reason for appeal- re. Suffering/death (3:17-18; cf.3:13b-15a)

2. Appeal (3:19)

3. Further Reason - Appeal (with instrumentation & causation) a. Present - Sins blotted out (cf.13b-15a) b. Future

Israel - Acted in ignorance (vs. present knowledge-cf.v.16)

Israel - Acted in ignorance (vs. present knowledge-cf.v.16)

God - Foretold by mouth - Prophets -> Fulfillment

God - Foretold by mouth - Prophets -> Fulfillment

Repent (metanoh,sate)Repent (metanoh,sate)Turn again (evpistre,yate)Turn again (evpistre,yate)

RecurrenceRecurrence

CausnCausn

SubstnSubstn

Times-Refreshing from presence-Lord (avnayu,xewj)Times-Refreshing from presence-Lord (avnayu,xewj)Send Christ-Appointed -> You-JesusSend Christ-Appointed -> You-JesusRe. promise

of his comingRe. promise of his coming Establishment/

Restoration (avpokatasta,sewj)

Establishment/Restoration (avpokatasta,sewj)

-Acc. to mouth-Prophets-Acc. to mouth-Prophets

ExaltedExaltedComingComing

Note: Rejection of despair

Note: Rejection of despair

AsAs

DeathDeathResurrectionResurrection

Note RecurrenceNote Recurrence

(Comparative Substantiation)(Comparative

Substantiation)

Acts 3:1-4:31 - Speech of Peter (3:11-26)

4. Further reason-Appeal-re. exaltation/resurrection (3:22-26;cf.v.13a,15b)

a. Negative - Moses (3:22-23)

(1) Promise - God raise up - Prophet as raised me up (comparative substn)

(2) Command - Listen - Prophet -> Everything (inclusive)

(3) Warning - If not -> Destruction (evxoleqreuqh,setai) from people

b. Positive - All prophets (3:24-26) - Proclaimed these days (cf.2:17-21)

(1) Promise-Sons

(2) Realization (Potential) - God

Acts 3:1-4:31 - Speech of Peter (3:11-26)

4. Further reason-Appeal-re. exaltation/resurrection (3:22-26;cf.v.13a,15b)

a. Negative - Moses (3:22-23)

(1) Promise - God raise up - Prophet as raised me up (comparative substn)

(2) Command - Listen - Prophet -> Everything (inclusive)

(3) Warning - If not -> Destruction (evxoleqreuqh,setai) from people

b. Positive - All prophets (3:24-26) - Proclaimed these days (cf.2:17-21)

(1) Promise-Sons

(2) Realization (Potential) - God

ProphetsProphets

Covenant - In seed - all families - EarthCovenant - In seed - all families - Earth

Raised-Servant (pai/da-cf.v.13)Raised-Servant (pai/da-cf.v.13)

Sent him - YouSent him - You FirstFirstPurpose - Bless you - Turning (avpostre,fein -cf.v.19)

Purpose - Bless you - Turning (avpostre,fein -cf.v.19)

BlessedBlessed

(Causn)(Causn)

(Substn)(Substn)

Priority-Priority-

Acts 4:23-31 - Prayer for Boldness

I. Situation

(4:23)

Acts 4:23-31 - Prayer for Boldness

I. Situation

(4:23)

Occasion-When releasedOccasion-When released

ActionActionWent -> Friends (tou.j ivdi,ouj)Went -> Friends (tou.j ivdi,ouj)Reported - SaidReported - Said Chief PriestsChief Priests

EldersElders

Acts 4:23-31 - Prayer for BoldnessII. Prayer (4:24-30) A. Introduction - Lifted voices together (o`moqumado.n) (24a) B. Address (24b-30)

1. Addressee - Sovereign Lord (De,spota)2. Actions - Past (24b)

a. Creation - Make Lord of Creation b. Revelation (1) Means (2) Substance

Lord of History (a) Peoples

(b) Leaders

(3) Substantiation (Fulfillment)- (a) Action - Gathered together - vs. (b) Place - This city

(c) Persons

(d) Purpose - Predestined(prow,risen)

Acts 4:23-31 - Prayer for BoldnessII. Prayer (4:24-30) A. Introduction - Lifted voices together (o`moqumado.n) (24a) B. Address (24b-30)

1. Addressee - Sovereign Lord (De,spota)2. Actions - Past (24b)

a. Creation - Make Lord of Creation b. Revelation (1) Means (2) Substance

Lord of History (a) Peoples

(b) Leaders

(3) Substantiation (Fulfillment)- (a) Action - Gathered together - vs. (b) Place - This city

(c) Persons

(d) Purpose - Predestined(prow,risen)

BodiesBodies

Contents-Everything-ThemContents-Everything-Them

Heaven/EarthHeaven/EarthSeaSea

Human-DavidHuman-DavidOur FatherOur FatherYour Child (paido,j)Your Child (paido,j)

Divine-Holy SpiritDivine-Holy SpiritGentiles-RageGentiles-RagePeoples-Imagine vain thingsPeoples-Imagine vain things

Kings-Earth-Set themselves-ArrayKings-Earth-Set themselves-ArrayRulers-Gathered together-Lord/His anointedRulers-Gathered together-Lord/His anointed

LeadersLeadersHerodHerodPontius PilatePontius Pilate

PeoplesPeoples GentilesGentilesPeoples-IsraelPeoples-Israel

Your handYour handYour planYour plan

Your Holy Son (pai/da)Your Holy Son (pai/da)

You - AnointYou - Anoint

SubstnSubstn

(Prophecy)(Prophecy)

(Fulfillment)(Fulfillment)

Inclusive scope - Absolute

Inclusive scope - Absolute

3. Appeal-Future (29-30) a. Addressee - Lord

b. Actions(29)

c. Circumstances - Action - You(30)

Causn

III. Effects (4:31) A. Occasion (cause) - When - Prayed B. Signs - Place shaken

C. Experience

3. Appeal-Future (29-30) a. Addressee - Lord

b. Actions(29)

c. Circumstances - Action - You(30)

Causn

III. Effects (4:31) A. Occasion (cause) - When - Prayed B. Signs - Place shaken

C. Experience

CausnCausn

Look upon - Threats (Consider)Look upon - Threats (Consider)

Grant - Thy servants (ou,loij)Grant - Thy servants (ou,loij) Speak thy wordSpeak thy wordAll boldness (cf.4:13)

(parrhsi,aj )All boldness (cf.4:13)

(parrhsi,aj )HealingHealing

Mighty actsMighty actsSigns/wondersSigns/wonders

NameNameHoly Son (paido,j)Holy Son (paido,j)

JesusJesus

Filled - H.S. (all)Filled - H.S. (all)

SpokeSpoke(Causn)

Means/Manner - With all boldnessMeans/Manner - With all boldness

Substance - Word of God