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Paul’s Faith Validates God’s Work
The island of Malta is located 60 miles south of Sicily. The ship was lost but all 276 of the men were saved by the hand of God. The inhabitants of the island showed great kindness to the shipwrecked men (vv. 1-2). As Paul was throwing wood on the fire a poisonous snake fastened ...

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 …

The Urgency of Giving the Gospel
Paul had a burning desire to preach the gospel in Rome. He knew that God had blessed him greatly and had given him the opportunity to be there and preach the gospel to both Jew and Gentiles. As had been his custom in city after city, he began witnessing to the Jews first (v. 17). He thought it ...

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 …