Paul Before Agrippa (continued from yesterday) - Acts 26:1-26:32
Understand It
- How did Paul describe his conversion and new life? (26:12-18)
- How did Paul deal with Festus and Agrippa during his speech? (26:24-29)
- How did Paul conclude his defense? (26:29)
Apply It
- What story of God’s working in your life can you rehearse for sharing with others?
Paul Sails for Rome - Acts 27:1-12
Understand It
- Why did Paul have the opportunity to offer advice? (27:9-10)
- How were Paul’s warnings ignored? (27:11)
- Why did the crew decide to sail on? (27:12)
Apply It
- To whom should you offer sound advice this week? When?
The Storm - Acts 27:13-26
Understand It
- How was the ship forced away from safety? (27:14-15)
- What did the Northeaster do to the ship? (27:15)
- What efforts did the men on board make to battle the storm? (27:16-19)
Apply It
- How can you remember—each day this week—to trust in God’s sovereign control of your life?
The Shipwreck - Acts 27:27-44
Understand It
- Who tried to escape? (27:30)
- How did Paul thwart the sailors’ plan to escape? (27:31-32)
- Why did the centurion save the lives of the prisoners? (27:42-43)
Apply It
- What do you need to request from God to endure the rough passages of life?
Ashore on Malta - Acts 28:1-10
Understand It
- How did Paul help Publius’s father? (28:8)
- What happened when word of a healing spread? (28:9)
- What was the effect of what Paul did for Publius’s father? (28:10)
Apply It
- What act of service or help can you do for people in your neighborhood this week?
Arrival at Rome - Acts 28:11-16
Understand It
- After the week-long visit with Christians, what was the next destination for Paul and his group? (28:14)
- What did the Christians at Rome do when they heard of Paul’s coming? (28:15)
- How did Paul feel when he saw his Christian brothers? (28:15)
Apply It
- For what can you thank God today?
Paul Preaches at Rome Under Guard - Acts 28:17-31
Understand It
- How did the Jews in Rome respond to Paul’s teaching? (28:24-25)
- How did Paul apply the words of Isaiah to his audience? (28:26-27)
- What prediction did Paul make about the future? (28:28)
Apply It
- What is one way you can maintain sensitivity to the Holy Spirit each day this week?
