SECTION 7 - PAUL TRAVELS TO ROME (ACTS 27:1-28:31)

DAY 25: Acts 27:1- 28:10 - Ships, Storms, Snakes and Sickness

It’s a dramatic story! The men in the storm are completely at the mercy of the elements. And yet through it all, God is clearly in control, directing the events as shown by Paul’s words.

The story possibly reflects the trials Paul had been experiencing. In ancient mythology, there are tales of people who escape justice only for the gods of the sea (notably Poseidon) to find them and punish them. E.g. Acts 28:4, Jonah 1:7. It appeared that Paul escaped human justice only for the gods to strike him down. But in the end Paul comes through unharmed and following his advice saves the lives of the entire crew

What kind of impact would this story have had on Gentile readers? How would they view Paul? How would they view Paul’s God?

1. Thank God for one thing from the passage

2. Ask God for help with one thing you've challenged by from your reading and reflection today

3. Pray for the Frasers in Slovenia