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2. A C T S
Go Tell
The Good
News!
(Part 2)
Class 15: Acts 28

3. Acts 27-28 Paul’s Journey To Rome
REVIEW
Remember again why – Acts 25: :32
The initial leg 27:1-13
1st order of business…Paul delivered to a centurion
2nd order of business…find a vessel headed in the right general direction (one headed for W coast of Asia)
One of Paul’s companions was Aristarchus Acts 19:29
Initial route taken was between Cyprus & regions of Cilicia, Pamphylia, and Lycia
They eventually reached the SW point of Asia Minor
The 1st leg ended at Crete, at Fair Havens
Not suitable for wintering, the plan was to get to Phoenix…Paul advised against it

4. Acts 27-28 Paul’s Journey To Rome
REVIEW
Difficult sailing & eventual shipwreck 27:14-44
The ship ran into a “northeaster”
They were forced to abandon sailing tactics and simply “gave way to it, being driven along”
They ran under the shelter of Clauda, barely able to control the ship
They undergirded the ship with cables and jettisoned cargo to withstand the violent storm
The sun & moon were not visible for many days…all hope was abandoned
After a long time without food, Paul admonished them they should have listened to him in Crete…however, he urged them to keep their courage vv

5. Acts 27-28 Paul’s Journey To Rome
REVIEW
Difficult sailing & eventual shipwreck 27:14-44
On the 14th night, the sailors took soundings…they were approaching land!!
Paul thwarted sailors who were attempting to escape
Around dawn, Paul encourages all (276) to take food for strength
They resolved to drive the ship’s bow into the harbor beach
Striking a reef, the ship began to break apart
The soldiers intended to kill all the prisoners…Paul’s centurion kept them from this plan
All had to either swim or drift to shore on whatever object they could from the ship

6. Paul’s 3rd Missionary Journey
Paul’s Journey To Rome

7. Paul’s 3rd Missionary Journey
Paul’s Journey To Rome

8. Acts 27-28 Paul’s Journey To Rome
Landed safely on Malta. Stay 3 months. 28:1-10
Natives showed kindness
Paul survives snake bite
Publius’ father healed
Many islanders healed
Journey Continues 28:11-16
Boards a ship to Syracuse. 3 days.
Passes through Rhegium
Puteoli. Brethren take them in for 7 days
Arrives in Rome. Allowed his own quarters with a single guard

9. Acts 27-28 Paul’s Journey To Rome Paul addresses the Jewish leaders
Proclaims his innocence
Jews forced me to appeal to Caesar
Jews response
Received no word about you
Want to hear Paul’s views regarding the sect that is being spoken against
Paul testifies to them trying to convince them about Jesus from the law and prophets
Disagreement.

10. Acts 27-28 Paul’s Journey To Rome Paul quotes Isaiah
“Go to this people, and say, You will indeed hear but never understand, and you will indeed see but never perceive. For this people’s heart has grown dull, and with their ears they can barely hear, and their eyes they have closed; lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears and understand with their heart and turn, and I would heal them.”
Therefore, this salvation has been sent to the Gentiles. They will listen.
Stayed two years in custody in Rome proclaiming kingdom of God and teaching Jesus Christ.

11. Paul’s Life in Rome
Paul rented his own house where he had a single guard
Luke and Aristarchus possibly stayed with him
Large numbers of people came to him on occasion
Philippians sent support Philippians 4:18
Preached boldly without hindrance Acts 28:31
Paul’s circumstance advanced the gospel Philippians 1:12-14; 4:22
Writes more letters to brethren
Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon

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