This document is a completed observation assignment for Liberty University’s BIBL 110 New Testament Survey course. It focuses on a passage from Acts 9:36-43, specifically analyzing the story of Tabitha’s resurrection. It’s designed for students to demonstrate their ability to closely read and observe a biblical text, noting details and making initial interpretations.
This assignment is typically used early in a Bible study project to lay the groundwork for deeper analysis. It’s valuable for students learning to move beyond simply *reading* the Bible to actively *observing* it. It exists as a foundational step in the process of biblical interpretation.
This completed assignment serves as an example of how to approach the observation stage of a Bible study. However, it does not provide instruction on *how* to perform biblical observation, nor does it offer a comprehensive theological analysis of the passage.
This document provides a student’s completed analysis including: a comparison of the KJV and NIV translations, identification of main characters and plot points, a breakdown of the story’s structure, and basic observations regarding the “who, what, where, when, why, and how” of the passage. It does *not* include the student’s subsequent interpretation, application, or correlation steps of the full Bible study project. This is only the observation component.
