“Acts 27-28: Paul Testifies All the Way to Rome,” New Testament Seminary Student Study Guide (2003)
“Acts 27-28,” New Testament Student Study Guide
Acts 27–28
Paul Testifies All the Way to Rome
The Roman authorities in Judea realized that Paul had done nothing wrong and were in favor of letting him go free. But Paul had requested to be tried before Caesar, so he was sent to Rome (see Acts 26:31–32). That might seem unfortunate to us, but it was actually a blessing for Paul. Had he been freed in Judea, the Jews would have continued to try to kill him. Also, the Lord had told Paul that he would “bear witness also at Rome” (Acts 23:11). Sending Paul to Rome as a prisoner of the empire was the safest way to get him there even though the journey was difficult. Paul faced many challenges while on the Lord’s errand, but he was also able to testify all the way to Rome. Notice the opportunities that came to Paul that he would not have had if the journey had been easier.
Sicily
Macedonia
Achaia
Asia
Cilicia
Syria
Cyprus
Egypt
Libya
Rome
Three Taverns
Appii Forum
Puteoli
Rhegium
Syracuse
Melita (Malta)
Mediterranean Sea
Fair Havens
Crete
Cnidus
Black Sea
Myra
Sidon
Tyre
Ptolemais
Caesarea
Joppa
Jerusalem
Studying the Scriptures
Do the following activity as you study Acts 27–28.
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Paul, a Tireless Missionary
Paul’s journey to Rome was full of challenges but he turned them into opportunities.
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Acts 27–28 tells how Paul took many opportunities to teach and bless others. Describe each opportunity in your notebook and list the blessings that came to Paul and to others because of his faith and courage.
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Think back over all you have learned about the Apostle Paul and describe one characteristic or quality he had that impressed you. Give at least one example from Paul’s life that illustrates that quality.
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What could you do to better develop that quality in your own life?
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