ACTS 23 Paul saved by his nephew and the Roman Commander from an ambush. Taken to Caesarea by 470 soldiers
ACTS 24 We last left Paul in Caesarea in jail under FELIX’s custody allowing his friends to visit and care for him Acts 24:23 Felix also brought his wife, Drusilla to hear Paul v 24 Felix kept Paul in jail for 2 years in Caesarea. Felix wanted a bribe. v27 Felix is replaced by Festus
ACTS 25 Felix is replaced by Festus. King Agrippa and his sister, Bernice arrive in Caesarea. Festus asks for the kings help to understand the charges that they are sending Paul to Rome under (Acts 25:19 - Paul believes Jesus is alive)
ACTS 26 Paul presents his case to the king and to Festus, his Jewish training, being a Pharisee, Damascus, his mission, verse 18 v 24 - Festus thinks Paul is crazy from studing so much. but they agree that Paul doesn’t deserve death of prison.
ACTS 27 - THE JOURNEY TO ROME BEGINS
They set sail for Italy. At Sidon Paul asks to say goodbye to friends. Then they sail north of Cyprus to Myra. Here they change ships. They sail on the south side of Crete as there are strong winds. They came to Fair Havens Verse 10 As the trip was dangerous, Paul advised them to consider the danger They hoped to sail to Phoenix to winter there. But wind prevented this and they passed an island called Cauda. They lowered a drift anchor to slow down the drift They also started to jettison the cargo. READ 22 - 23
After they had gone a long time without food, Paul stood up before them and said: “Men, you should have taken my advice not to sail from Crete; then you would have spared yourselves this damage and loss. 22 But now I urge you to keep up your courage, because not one of you will be lost; only the ship will be destroyed. 23 Last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me 24 and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar; and God has graciously given you the lives of all who sail with you.’ 25 So keep up your courage, men, for I have faith in God that it will happen just as he told me. 26 Nevertheless, we must run aground on some island.”
Then some sailors try to escape the boat - they let down a skiff , a small rowing boat After Paul alerted the commander - the soldiers cut the ropes to the skiff They then eat and then start throwing grain overboard They hit a sand bank and the ship breaks up Soldiers now try kill prisoners But the commander stops them as he wants to save Paul All 276 people onbaord safley reach shore
WHAT DOES THIS TELL YOU ABOUT GOD? Can you see that God is in control?
MEMORY VERSE 1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on him because He cares for you.
