Happy Friday, and welcome back to Bible Study Snacks! It was nice to have had some time to spend with my family and friends over Thanksgiving last week. I hope everyone had a nice week. And, 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 13-38.
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) Examine how the tempestuous sea became disastrous for the ship and all those aboard.
For your convenience, here is a summary of Acts 27:13-38...
The south wind began to blow softly. Supposing this favorable, they put out to sea. They sailed close to Crete. Shortly after sailing, a "tempestuous head wind arose, called Euroclydon." The ship was driven south of an island called Clauda. The sailors secured the ship with cables/ropes by passing them underneath the hull. The following day, they lightened the ship. The third day, they threw the ship's tackle overboard.
After several days in the storm, all hope was given up. They had not eaten for many days. Paul reminded them that he had recommended to not sail from Crete. Paul then assured them there would be no loss of life; only the ship would be lost. This message came from an angel of God. Paul affirmed his faith/trust in God that this surely would come to pass. Paul further revealed that the ship would run aground.
After fourteen nights, the sailors sensed they were near land. They took soundings and determined they were nearing land. It was dark.They dropped four anchors to avoid running aground and prayed for daylight. The sailors lowered the skiff to appear that they were putting out more anchors; however, they intended to leave the ship. Paul told the centurion and soldiers, "Unless these men stay in the ship, you cannot be saved." The soldiers cut the ropes to the skiff and let it fall away.
As the day dawned, Paul encouraged them to eat. It had been fourteen days since they had eaten. Paul indicated they needed food for nourishment and survival. He reminded them they all would be safe. Paul then took bread, gave thanks to God, and began to eat before them. They were all encouraged by Paul and ate as well. After they had eaten enough, they threw the wheat into the sea to lighten the ship. There were two hundred seventy-six people aboard the ship. (13-38)
REVIEW QUESTIONS:
1) What did the sailors use to undergird the ship? Why? (Acts 27:17)
2) On the third day, what did they throw overboard? (Acts 27:18-19)
3) What did the angel say to Paul? (Acts 27:23-24)
4) What did Paul tell them must happen? (Acts 27:26)
5) When the sailors sensed they were nearing land, what did they attempt to do? (Acts 27:27-30)
6) What did Paul tell the centurion? What did the soldiers do? (Acts 27:31-32)
7) As Paul tried to convince them to eat, what did he assure them would not happen? (Acts 27:33-34)
8) What did Paul do in the presence of all of them? (Acts 27:35)
9) How many people were on the ship? (Acts 27:37)
10) What did they do after they had all eaten enough? (Acts 27:38)
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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