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Crisis Averted–God’s Will for Paul is Evident
The island of Malta is located 60 miles south of Sicily. The ship, together with the 276 men aboard, floundered and broke up on a reef off the island of Malta, some 500 miles south of Rome. The vessel was a total loss but the entire 276 men were saved by the hand of God. An angel …

Paul Faith Validates God’s Work in their Midst
Paul continued to minister to others, even as a ship-wrecked prisoner. On this trip alone, his centurion, the chief official of Malta, and many others were affected. Is it any wonder that the Gospel spread like wildfire? How do we interpret signs and wonders? We first need to go …

Paul–Steadfast to God’s Purpose For His Life
The ship’s passengers spent three months shipwrecked on the island of Malta (v. 11). Finally another ship gave them passage for the 100 miles to Syracuse in Sicily, then to Rhegium (70 miles) on the toe of Italy, and finally dropping anchor in Puteoli (180 miles) in the bay …

Paul’s Opportunity to Preach in Rome
Paul had a burning desire to preach the gospel in Rome, and he eventually got there; in chains, through shipwreck, and after many trials. Although he may have wished for an easier passage he knew that God had blessed him greatly and had given his the opportunity to be there and p …

The Urgency of Giving the Gospel To the World
As this book comes to a close, Paul’s hired house in Rome became the headquarters for world evangelism. He was under house arrest and could not go, but others could. People flocked to him. He led people to Christ, inspired others to go, won members of the Roman guard (Phil …