Rescued from the storm and safely on the island of Malta, the Apostle Paul and his traveling companions are close to reaching their destination in Rome. While building a fire to keep warm, Paul is struck by a poisonous viper. Onlookers conclude that this is the end of his journey. God protects Paul from harm giving him an opportunity to preach the gospel to those who witnessed his deliverance.
Compare Acts
28:3-9 with Mark 16:14-18. Some scholars believe that the final verses of
Mark’s gospel were not actually spoken by Jesus and written by Mark but were
added later by a scribe. Assuming these verses do accurately reflect Jesus’
words, how does what the events recorded by Luke in Acts 28 demonstrate
fulfillment of Mark 16:14-18?
Despite the
difficult trials experience by Paul, Luke records he “thanked God and took
courage.” (Acts 28:15) What insights do the following scriptures provide as to
Paul’s attitude of thankfulness?
Ephesians
3:16--
Philippians
4:19--
1 Timothy
6:6-8--
2
Corinthians 9:8--
How are
hospitality and fellowship used by God to strengthen us in times of trial?
Romans
12:13--
1 Peter
4:9-11--
Galatians
6:1-2--
1
Thessalonians 5:14--
Hebrews
13:3--
What is the
Holy Spirit leading you to do in light of this study?
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