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2. Textual Studies From The Gospel Of Luke & The Acts Of The Apostles

3. Lesson 57 – Journey To Rome 27:1-44 The decision was made…sail for Italy v. 1a Paul delivered to Julius, a centurion v. 1b Luke still accompanies Paul v. 1 Pronouns have been “we” & “us” since 20:5-6 and will continue through the narrative’s end cp. Col 4:14

4. Lesson 57 – Journey To Rome 27:1-44 The centurion found an Adramyttian ship bound for regions along the coast of Asia and put Paul aboard v. 2 Paul had “company”…Aristarchus cp. 19:29 The ship “put in at Sidon”…Paul was allowed some “amenities” v. 3

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6. Lesson 57 – Journey To Rome 27:1-44 From Sidon, they sailed “under the shelter of Crete” vv. 4-5 The winds were “contrary” (winter time) They sailed along the coasts of Cilicia & Pamphylia, and came to Myra in Lycia

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8. Lesson 57 – Journey To Rome 27:1-44 At Myra, Julius found an Alexandrian ship bound for Italy v. 6 They “sailed slowly for a good many days” and “arrived with difficulty” at Cnidus v. 7a

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10. Lesson 57 – Journey To Rome 27:1-44 The “wind did not permit them to go any farther”…they sailed “under the shelter of Crete off Salmone” v. 7b

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12. Lesson 57 – Journey To Rome 27:1-44 The “wind did not permit them to go any farther”…they sailed “under the shelter of Crete off Salmone” v. 7b “With difficulty sailing past Salmone” they came to Fair Havens near Lasea v. 8

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14. Lesson 57 – Journey To Rome 27:1-44 “Considerable time passed” and the voyage “became dangerous” v. 9a Paul advised the centurion the journey needed to stop there for the winter…he stressed the safety of the passengers and the protection of the cargo vv. 9b-10

15. Lesson 57 – Journey To Rome 27:1-44 The centurion listened more to the ship’s captain vv. 11-13 Fair Havens was not safe for winter harboring The majority decided to try & reach the harbor at Phoenix (W part of island facing SW) They sailed along southern shore of Crete

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17. Lesson 57 – Journey To Rome 27:1-44 On the way, a Euraquilo ocurred vv. 14-26 A “nor’easter” The ship was “caught up in it” and could no longer “face the wind” They “gave way to it and let themselves be driven along”

18. Lesson 57 – Journey To Rome 27:1-44 On the way, a Euraquilo ocurred vv. 14-26 They ran “under the shelter of Clauda” They were “scarcely able to get the ship’s boat (lifeboat) under control” Once secured, they undergirded the ship with cables

19. Lesson 57 – Journey To Rome 27:1-44 On the way, a Euraquilo ocurred vv. 14-26 They feared they might run aground in the Syrtis (shallow waters off the coast of Libya) They lowered the sails and allowed themselves to be driven along

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21. Lesson 57 – Journey To Rome 27:1-44 On the way, a Euraquilo ocurred vv. 14-26 They begin to jettison the cargo v. 18 They even begin discarding the ship’s tackle and gear v. 19 The sun & moon did not appear for days…all hope of survival was “abandoned” v. 20

22. Lesson 57 – Journey To Rome 27:1-44 On the way, a Euraquilo ocurred vv. 14-26 Paul’s efforts to “restore calm” vv. 21-26 They had gone a long time without food Paul reminds them of his previous advice v. 10 “Keep your courage…there will be no loss of life, but only that of the ship”

23. Lesson 57 – Journey To Rome 27:1-44 On the way, a Euraquilo ocurred vv. 14-26 Paul’s efforts to “restore calm” vv. 21-26 His “evidence” – an angel of the God he served appeared to inform him of his duties in Rome “It will turn out exactly as I have been told… yet, we must run aground on a certain island.”

24. Lesson 57 – Journey To Rome 27:1-44 Approaching land vv. 27-44 On the 14th night, the sailors surmised they were approaching land v. 27

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26. Lesson 57 – Journey To Rome 27:1-44 Approaching land vv. 27-44 On the 14th night, the sailors surmised they were approaching land v. 27 They took soundings…water was getting more shallow v. 28 They anchored & waited for daybreak v. 29

27. Lesson 57 – Journey To Rome 27:1-44 Approaching land vv. 27-44 Some sailors tried to escape from the ship using the lifeboat…Paul convinced the soldiers to stop them vv. 30-32 As day was breaking, Paul again encouraged everyone to eat & be calm vv. 31-38

28. Lesson 57 – Journey To Rome 27:1-44 Approaching land vv. 27-44 When day came, they did not recognize the land they were nearing v. 39a

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30. Lesson 57 – Journey To Rome 27:1-44 Approaching land vv. 27-44 When day came, they did not recognize the land they were nearing v. 39a They did see a beach & headed for it v. 39b They cast off anchors, left them in the sea, and hoisted the sails v. 40

31. Lesson 57 – Journey To Rome 27:1-44 Approaching land vv. 27-44 They “struck a reef where 2 seas meet” v. 41a The grounded ship began to break apart in the wind & waves v. 41b The soldiers decided to kill all the prisoners to prevent them from escaping v. 42

32. Lesson 57 – Journey To Rome 27:1-44 Approaching land vv. 27-44 Julius (the centurion) wanted to “…bring Paul safely through” and kept the soldiers from their intentions v. 43a Those who could swim were told to jump and head for the beach v. 43b

33. Lesson 57 – Journey To Rome 27:1-44 Approaching land vv. 27-44 Others were told to get to shore the best way they could, using planks or anything else from the remains of the ship v. 44a All were brought safely to land v. 44b cp. vv. 22, 24, 34