Happy Friday, and welcome back to Bible Study Snacks! 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 final chapter in the Book of Acts, with Chapter Twenty-eight, Verses 1-10; 11-16.
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) Review the events on the island of Malta following the shipwreck.
2) Observe Paul's arrival at Rome.
For your convenience, here is a summary of Acts 28:1-10; 11-16...
It was rainy and cold, as the shipwrecked travelers escaped onto the island of Malta. The natives showed kindness by kindling a fire and welcoming them. As Paul gathered sticks and laid them on the fire, a viper bit his hand. The natives reacted, "No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he has escaped the sea, yet justice does not allow to live." Paul shook off the viper and suffered no harm. After a time, the natives thought Paul was a "god" as no harm had come to him.
Publius, a leading citizen of the region, received and entertained the travelers "courteously" for three days. Publius' father was sick with a fever and dysentery. Paul went in to him and prayed. He laid hands on Publius' father and healed him. Others on the island with diseases came and were healed. The islanders honored them in many ways and provided the necessities for them as they departed the island. (1-10)
After three months, an Alexandrian ship (the Twin Brothers) sailed from Malta - it had wintered there. They sailed to Syracuse, Rhegium, and then to Puteoli. Paul found brethren at Puteoli and stayed with them seven days. As they traveled along, brethren heard about them and met them at Appii Forum and Three Inns. This gave Paul courage and he thanked God. Upon arrival at Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard. Paul was permitted to "dwell by himself with the soldier who guarded him." (11-16)
REVIEW QUESTIONS:
1) What was the name of the island they escaped the shipwreck onto? (Acts 28:1)
2) How did the natives treat the shipwrecked travelers? (Acts 28:2)
3) What happened to Paul while laying sticks on the fire? (Acts 28:3)
4) What did the natives say to one another? (Acts 28:4)
5) What did Paul do to the creature? What was Paul's outcome? (Acts 28:5)
6) Seeing that Paul suffered no harm, what did the natives think of him? (Acts 28:6)
7) Who was Publius? What did he do for the travelers? (Acts 28:7)
8) What was wrong with Publius' father? What did Paul do? (Acts 28:8-9)
9) How long did they remain on Malta? Why was a ship there? (Acts 28:11)
10) Name three places they sailed to as they continued to Rome. (Acts 28:12-13)
11) Name places Paul met with brethren along the way in Italy.How did this affect Paul? (Acts 28:13-15)
12) At Rome, who was Paul delivered to? What was he permitted to do? (Acts 28:16)
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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