Happy Friday, and welcome back to Bible Study Snacks! I hope everyone had a nice week. It's great to be here with you again! As always, I thank you so much for joining me as we walk together through the richness of God's spoken word, and wisdom. I pray that today finds you in good health and strong in faith!
This week, I would like to continue our study of the Book of Acts, with Chapter Twenty-seven, Verses 1-12.
I have designed these studies to be brief, yet packed full of good information for everyone regardless of your level of biblical knowledge. I might add that these quick studies make perfect small group discussion starters, as well!
As always, I whole-heartedly believe in the importance that any Bible study should begin with prayer. If you have your Bible ready, let's pray together...
"Heavenly father, please guide us as we study your Word today; I pray that our hearts and our minds will be open so that we will not only receive your Gospel, but learn from it as well; you are the Light of the world, Lord, and your Spirit will illuminate our path as we journey through your teachings. In the name of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior. Amen"
If you are taking notes for yourself, or using this for a bible study with others, here are the objectives for this week's lesson...
OBJECTIVES: This week, the reader will...
1) Observe how Paul's trip to Rome began.
2) Observe notice how Paul warned of a disaster and was ignored.
For your convenience, here is a summary of Acts 27:1-12...
When it was decided that the prisoners should sail to Italy, Julius, a centurion of the Augustan Regiment, took custody. They boarded a ship of Adramyttium to sail along the Asian coast. Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, accompanied Paul. When the ship arrived at Sidon, Julius treated Paul kindly. He was allowed to go to his friends and receive care. They then sailed near Cyprus, Cilicia, Pamphylia, and
arrived at Myra. There, the centurion found an Alexandrian ship headed to Italy. They boarded this ship and departed. They sailed slowly for many days, as the wind made it difficult to sail. They continued to sail with difficulty near Cnidus and Crete off Salmone. Next, they arrived at Fair Havens, near the city of Lasea. (1-8)
A great amount of time had passed, and sailing became dangerous. Paul advised, "I perceive that this voyage will end with disaster and much loss..." The centurion ignored Paul, and rather listened to the helmsman and ship-owner, who considered the harbor "not suitable to winter in." The majority wanted to sail on to Phoenix, a harbor of Crete. (9-12)
REVIEW QUESTIONS:
1) Where were they to sail? (Acts 27:1)
2) To whom were the prisoners, including Paul, delivered? (Acts 27:1)
3) Who was also sailing with Paul? (Acts 27:2)
4) How did the centurion treat Paul at Sidon? (Acts 27:3)
5) Why did they sail under the shelter of Cyprus? (Acts 27:4)
6) Where did the centurion find the Alexandrian ship? (Acts 27:5-6)
7) What caused the ship to sail slowly for many days? (Acts 27:7)
8) What was the name of the port near the city of Lasea? (Acts 27:8)
9) Now that the Fast was over, what was the condition for sailing? (Acts 27:9)
10) Did the centurion heed Paul's warning? Who did he listen to? (Acts 27:11)
11) What did the majority advise to do? (Acts 27:12)
After completing this week's study, I encourage you to go back and read through the material again. Take your time and read each topic and scripture reference as many times as you feel necessary. Keep in mind that by doing this, you just might see something new that you overlooked the first time around!
As we journey through the Bible together, I will continue to pray that God’s message will come through to you loud and crystal clear. Until next time, I wish everyone a blessed week!
God bless you!
Sheri
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