The Island of Malta
What island did Paul and the others reach after the shipwreck?
Malta
Who promised Paul that he would testify in Rome?
Jesus (the Lord)
Was Paul placed in a regular prison when he arrived in Rome?
No. He lived in his own rented quarters under house arrest.
How long did Paul stay on the island of Malta?
Three months
What city was Paul traveling to when he boarded the ship?
Rome
How did the people of Malta treat the shipwreck survivors?
With unusual kindness
What happened to Paul after the poisonous snake bit him?
He suffered no harm.
How many soldiers guarded Paul at his house?
One
How long did Paul stay in Rome under house arrest?
Two full years
How many days did the terrible storm last?
14 days
What poisonous animal bit Paul's hand while he was gathering sticks?
A viper (snake)
Who stopped the soldiers from killing the prisoners during the shipwreck?
Julius
What did Paul teach the people who visited him?
The kingdom of God and Jesus Christ.
What attribute of God describes that He always keeps His promises?
Faithful
What did the ship hit that caused it to become stuck and break apart?
A reef
What did Paul do when the snake bit him?
He shook it off into the fire.
What does it mean that God is sovereign?
God is in complete control of everything.
How long did Paul teach his visitors?
From morning until evening.
What was the main purpose of Paul's journey to Rome?
To be a witness for Jesus and spread the gospel.
How many people were saved from the shipwreck?
276 people
After Paul was bitten by the poisonous snake, the people first thought he was a murderer. What did they think when they saw that he wasn't harmed?
They thought Paul was a god.
Even though the ship was destroyed, God made sure everyone survived. How did God use Julius to help protect Paul and the other prisoners?
Julius stopped the soldiers from killing the prisoners and instead allowed everyone to get safely to shore.
When Paul invited the Jewish leaders to visit him in Rome, how did he use Scripture to convince them that Jesus was the promised Messiah?
He used the Old Testament Scriptures, specifically the Law and the Prophets, to teach them about the kingdom of God and Jesus Christ.
Paul faced a storm, a shipwreck, a poisonous snakebite, and imprisonment. What does his response to these difficult circumstances teach us about how we should respond when life doesn't go as planned?
We should trust God, knowing He is faithful, keeps His promises, and is in control even when circumstances are difficult.
God had already promised Paul that he would reach Rome. During the storm, an angel appeared to Paul with another message. What did the angel tell Paul?
Paul would stand before Caesar, and God would spare the lives of everyone sailing with him.