Ashore on Malta - Acts 28:1-10
Understand It
- Where were the people shipwrecked? (28:1)
- How did the islanders treat Paul and the others? (28:2)
- What did the islanders do to welcome the victims of the shipwreck? (28:2)
- What happened to Paul when he was building the fire? (28:3)
- Seeing that Paul was bitten by the snake, what did the islanders conclude? (28:4)
- When Paul was unaffected by the snake’s bite, how did the people of Malta show their superstition? (28:5-6)
- What was distinctive about the home Paul and the others were near? (28:7)
- What was Publius’s title? (28:7)
- What did the governor do for Paul and his companions? (28:7)
- 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?
- What act of kindness can you do for a sick friend, church member, or coworker today?
Arrival at Rome - Acts 28:11-16
Understand It
- For how long did the crew stay on Malta? Why? (28:11)
- When Paul and the others finally set sail, what kind of ship did they use? (28:11)
- What was the first stop for Paul and the others along their continued journey to Rome? How long did the stop last? (28:12)
- How long did the group stay at Syracuse? (28:12)
- What port along the Italian coastline marked the next stop? (28:13)
- When the group arrived at Puteoli, what did they do? (28:13-14)
- 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)
- Because Paul was a trusted prisoner, what was he allowed to do in Rome? (28:16)
Apply It
- For what can you thank God today?
- How can you affirm a diligent Christian servant this week?
Paul Preaches at Rome Under Guard - Acts 28:17-31
Understand It
- With whom did Paul first speak in Rome? (28:17)
- In his presentation to the Jewish leaders, what significant points did Paul make? (28:17-20)
- What did Paul mean by "the hope of Israel"? (28:20)
- What kind of response did Paul get from the leaders? (28:21-22)
- How did the Jewish leaders in Rome show increasing interest in the apostle and his message? (28:23-24)
- What did Paul do all day long while meeting with the Jewish leaders? (28:23)
- How did the Jews in Rome respond to Paul’s teaching? (28:24-25)
- To whom did Paul ascribe Isaiah’s words? (28:25)
- How did Paul apply the words of Isaiah to his audience? (28:26-27)
- What prediction did Paul make about the future? (28:28)
- Though the Jews had turned away from Christ, what group had God promised to tell of His salvation? (28:28)
- What did Paul do for two years in Rome? (28:30-31)
Apply It
- How can you go beyond the boundaries of your neighborhood in telling others about the Lord?
- What is one way you can maintain sensitivity to the Holy Spirit each day this week?
