Going For Broke With God Acts 27

Going For Broke With God Acts 27 Background Before the Voyage Paul is in Roman custody He has appealed to Caesar, and will be transported to Rome He has been told by the Lord that he will reach Rome (Acts 23:11) The Voyage - Acts 27:1-38 Against Paul’s advice, they continue to sail late in the year They are caught in a fearsome storm (Euroclydon) An angel promises salvation from the storm Paul gains favor among his captors The Shipwreck - Acts 27:39-44 The group sails headlong at the rocky shore of an unknown island The ship is destroyed, but all aboard survive as Paul had been told

Going For Broke With God Acts 27 Similar phrases “Betting the farm” “Swinging for the fences” “Pulling out all the stops” Meaning To go all out Risk everything to reap a substantial reward

Going For Broke With God Acts 27 Action Risk Throwing the food overboard If they miss the island, or the storm casts them back out to sea, they could starve Cutting ties to the lifeboat If the ship is damaged by the waves, they may not be able to repair the ship or flee its wreckage Cutting ties to the anchors If they appear to be heading for the rocks, or they miss the island entirely, there will be no way to stop. Sailing headlong at the rocky shore If they miss the shore and strike the rocks, they could be pulverized and entombed within the battered ship.

Going For Broke With God Acts 27 Application 1. Cast aside the physical - Throw the wheat overboard 2. Abandon all other plans of salvation - Cut the ties to the lifeboat 3. Remove anything that could cause us to stop - Cut the ties to the anchor 4. Take bold actions on God’s promises - Sail headlong at the rocky shore