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1 Bible Discoveries:New Testament Survey Series by Sarah Overstreet Midyett

The Life of the Early Church: Paul through John’s Revelation

Paul in Rome

Acts 28:10 - 31

Having overcome the dangers which faced him in the first part of his journey through the storm, the shipwreck, the soldiers, the savages, and the snakebite, Paul was now ready to continue his journey to Rome. Read to see what made this possible, and what happened after he arrived there:

A. Paul's Departure from Melita: Read Acts 28:10, 11

1. How long did Paul and his company stay on the island of Melita?

Acts 28:11a

2. Since their ship was wrecked, how did they continue the journey toward Rome? Acts 28:11b

3. What did the people of Melita do for them when they left? Acts 28:10

B. Paul's Arrival at Rome: Read Acts 28:12-16

1. At what three cities did Paul's ship stop on the way to Rome? Acts 28:12, 13

2. Trace this journey on a map. How long did they stay at Puteoli? Why?

Acts 28:14

3. What did the Christians from Rome do when they heard that Paul was coming? Acts 28:15a

4. What did Paul do when he saw them? Acts 28:15b

3. What was done with the other prisoners when they arrived in Rome?

Acts 28:16a

6. But what was Paul allowed to do? Acts 28:16b

C. Paul's Ministry in Rome: Read Acts 28:17-31

1. How long was Paul in Rome before he began, on a large scale, the work God had led him there to do? Acts 28:17a

2. For whom did he send first of all? Acts 28:17b

3. After explaining to them his innocence, for what reason did Paul tell them he was kept in chains? Acts 28:20b

4. What did the Jews then ask of him? Acts 28:22a

5. Why were they especially eager to hear from Paul himself about his message? Acts 28:22b

6. As a result of the first gathering, how many later came to hear Paul preach? Acts 28:23a

7. About what two things did Paul preach to them? Acts 28:23b

8. What was the basis for his reasoning with them? Acts 28:23c

9. How long did his conference with them continue? Acts 28:23d

10. What was the result of this session? Acts 28:24

11. When some of them refused to believe, to whom did Paul say he would now preach? Acts 28:28

12. How long did Paul continue his ministry in Rome at this time? Acts 28:30a

13. Notice the three things he did during this time: Acts 28:30b, 31a. What was his attitude as he did this? Acts 28:31b

QUESTIONS FOR ME TO THINK ABOUT:

1. This is the end of the book of Acts. Does it seem finished to you? Why?

2. Is God's work, as outlined in Acts 1:8, finished today? Or is there still something He would have me to do to complete it?

www.BibleDiscoveries.org Written by Sarah Overstreet Midyett.