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…. The. Two. Treatises. The. Two. Treatises. The. Two. Treatises. Textual Studies From The Gospel Of Luke & The Acts Of The Apostles. Lesson 58 – On Malta 28:1-10 How many shipwrecks did this make for Paul? After reaching shore, it was learned where they were…on Malta v. 1
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The Two Treatises The Two Treatises The Two Treatises Textual Studies From The Gospel Of Luke & The Acts Of The Apostles
Lesson 58 – On Malta 28:1-10 • How many shipwrecks did this make for Paul? • After reaching shore, it was learned where they were…on Malta v. 1 • A small island SW of Italy approx. 18 miles long, 8 miles wide At least 42 Cor 11:25
Lesson 58 – On Malta 28:1-10 • The natives displayed great kindness v. 2 • A cold rain set in…they built a fire & allowed the 276 castaways to warm themselves • Paul gathered wood and was bitten by a viper v. 3 • The natives thought him “guilty” v. 4
Lesson 58 – On Malta 28:1-10 • Paul shook the snake off into the fire… when nothing bad happened, the natives then saw him as a “god” vv. 5-6 • Malta’s “leading man” (Publius) greeted and entertained Paul & his companions for 3 days v. 7
Lesson 58 – On Malta 28:1-10 • Publius’ father lay sick in bed…Paul laid hands on him & healed him v. 8 • As a result, all on the island brought their sick loved ones to Paul for healing v. 9 • Paul & his companions were treated with “honor” and were given supplies v. 10
Lesson 58 – On To Rome 28:11-31 • After 3 months, they boarded another Alexandrian ship that had also spent the winter on Malta v. 11 • They came to Syracuse (on Sicily)v. 12 • From there, they sailed to Rhegium…then to Puteoli v. 13
Paul’s Journey To Rome Appii Forum
Lesson 58 – On To Rome 28:11-31 • At Puteoli, Paul stayed with the “brethren” for 7 days v. 14a • The final leg to Rome began v. 14b • When some Roman brethren heard Paul was in Italy, some met him at Appii Forum… others met him at Three Taverns v. 15
Paul’s Journey To Rome Appii Forum 43 miles from Rome 33 miles from Rome
Lesson 58 – On To Rome 28:11-31 • At last, Paul meets Christians from Rome cp. Rom 1:8-13
Paul’s Journey To Rome Appii Forum
Lesson 58 – On To Rome 28:11-31 • At last, Paul meets Christians from Rome cp. Rom 1:8-13 • In Rome Paul was allowed to stay by himself, accompanied by a soldier v. 16
Lesson 58 – On To Rome 28:11-31 • Three days later, Paul summoned leading Jews vv. 17-20 • He reviewed… • …how he was apprehended by Judean Jews • …how he should have been freed, but his appeal had brought him to Rome
Lesson 58 – On To Rome 28:11-31 • Three days later, Paul summoned leading Jews vv. 17-20 • He once again declares the “hope” he has been preaching all along cp. 23:6 24:15 26:6 • The Jews had heard nothing about him, but they would like to hear from him vv. 21-22
Lesson 58 – On To Rome 28:11-31 • The Jews came “in large numbers” v. 23a • Paul’s address to the Jews v. 23b • He “solemnly testified re: the kingdom of God” • He “tried to persuade them re: Jesus” from the Law and the Prophets • He spoke “from morning until evening”
Lesson 58 – On To Rome 28:11-31 • Some Jews were persuaded…others would not believe v. 24 • Paul’s parting words to the Jews vv. 25-28 • He quotes Isaiah vv. 26-27 Isa 6:9-10 • He commends Gentiles who were more willing to hear and be saved v. 28
Lesson 58 – On To Rome 28:11-31 • The Jews departed, “having a great dispute among themselves” v. 29 • Luke’s close of the 2nd Treatisevv. 30-31 • Paul remained imprisoned for 2 years in his own quarters, welcoming all who came to him • He preached “with all openness, unhindered”