Context – This entry was left in draft mode and never completed. It is put online now to fill a missing whole. While the entry in incomplete, it shows the flow of the passage and the direction of the interpretation. The structure highlights the story flow of this passage – hopefully, posting this is of some benefit.
Observation
Structure:
12-16 Beginning: Mega growth
17-18 Problem: Placed in prison by jealous leaders
19-21 Quest: God frees them to speak about life!
22-32 Quest: ready to be punished by death!
33-40 Resolution: The enemies logic is right!
41-42 End: Rejoicing in their suffering!
1) More converts than ever!
2) All the words of this life
3) If it is from God…
Meaning
Application
Prayer for the week