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Acts

INTRODUCTION TO THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES

This book of the New Testament begins where the first four come to a close. Luke, our historian, begins with the Lord being taken up into heaven, and shows us the apostles and the nucleus that would begin the church of Christ on this earth. We see them waiting in Jerusalem (Acts 1:15). The promised signal to begin would be the “baptism with the Holy Spirit” (Acts 1:5). [Note how Jesus applies what John the Baptist had said.] Luke shows us the day called Pentecost, and we see the Holy Spirit come down and fill the waiting disciples with spiritual power.

Over nineteen centuries ago, Joel’s prophecy CAME TRUE, and the Holy Spirit came. Jesus called Him “ANOTHER Helper.” Jesus would not leave his people to be ORPHANS when he went back to the Father! He sent another Helper to be with them forever!!! The world can never to be the same! The world cannot go back to where it was before the Spirit came! Ground has been captured that can never be lost [since the facts of the past cannot change]! The existence of Christ’s church is its own credential! This is The Last Days: they are swiftly running to their completion, and the saved in Eternity will be a “great crowd,” so many that no one can count them (Revelation 7:9). The real power of Pentecost is not the miraculous gifts from the Spirit. The real power is in TRANSFORMED LIVES!!!

This book shows us the first time that God’s terms for saving man are announced (Acts 2:38). It shows the spread of Christianity into Palestine, and then throughout the civilized Roman world. It was Peter who preached that Pentecost. But Paul, as the apostle to the Gentiles, soon is the chief actor in the drama that unfolds.

This book could not have been completed before Paul’s release from prison in 62 A.D., nor can it be dated past 67 A.D., since it does not mention Paul’s death. Luke probably wrote it during the two years at Rome with Paul (Colossians 4:14), completing it as Paul is released. Traditional history says Paul did go to Spain after his release, and also preached in the East before he was recaptured in 66 A.D. at Nicopolis (Epirus) on the west coast of Greece. He was decapitated at Rome in 67 A.D., shortly after he completed the letter of 2 Timothy.

THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM

Acts 1:1 to Acts 7:60

INTRODUCTION. Acts 1:1-5

a.

Former treatise. Acts 1:1

b.

The day of ascension. Acts 1:2 a

c.

The twelve apostles commissioned. Acts 1:2 b

d.

Post resurrection appearances. Acts 1:3

e.

The charge concerning the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Acts 1:4-5

1.

ON THE MOUNT OF OLIVET, Acts 1:6-11

a.

The inquiry of the apostles. Acts 1:6-8

b.

The ascension. Acts 1:9-11

2. IN THE UPPER ROOM. Acts 1:12-26

a.

Their return. Acts 1:12

b.

The prayer meeting. Acts 1:13-14

c.

The place of Judas filled. Acts 1:15-26

3.

IN AN APARTMENT OF THE TEMPLE, Acts 2:1-47

a.

The baptism in the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:1-4

b.

The result of the baptism. Acts 2:5-13

c.

The sermon of Peter. Acts 2:14-36

d.

The results of the sermon. Acts 2:37-42

e.

The unity of the church. Acts 2:43-47

4.

AT THE GATE BEAUTIFUL. Acts 3:1-10

The healing of the lame man. Acts 3:1-10

5.

ON SOLOMON'S PORCH. Acts 3:11-26

Peter's second sermon. Acts 3:11-26

6.

IN THE PRISON. Acts 4:1-4

a.

The arrest. Acts 4:1

b.

The reason for the arrest. Acts 4:2

c.

They are led away. Acts 4:3

d.

The results of the preaching. Acts 4:4

7.

BEFORE THE SANHEDRIN. Acts 4:5-22

a.

The council gathered. Acts 4:5-6

b.

The examination of the council and the defense of Peter. Acts 4:7-12

c.

The results of Peter's defense. Acts 4:13-22

8.

IN THE UPPER ROOM. Acts 4:23 to Acts 5:11

a.

The praise and prayer of the disciples. Acts 5:23-31

b.

The unity of the believers. Acts 5:32-37

c.

The first church discipline. Acts 5:1-11

9.

ON SOLOMON'S PORCH. Acts 5:12-16

Signs and wonders and the increase of the word. Acts 5:12-16

10.

IN THE PRISON. Acts 5:17-20

a.

Their arrest. Acts 5:17-18

b.

The divine release. Acts 5:19-20

11.

ON SOLOMON'S PORCH. Acts 5:21 a

The apostles teach in the Temple in the early morning. Acts 5:21 a

12.

BEFORE THE SANHEDRIN. Acts 5:21-41

a.

The assembling of the council and the apostles' trial. Acts 5:21 b – Acts 5:28

b.

The answer of the apostles. Acts 5:29-32

c.

The result of the defense and the advice of Gamaliel. The release. Acts 5:33-41

13.

THE SPREAD OF THE WORD. Acts 5:42

14.

ON SOLOMON'S PORCH. Acts 6:1-6

a.

The murmuring of the Grecian Jews. Acts 6:1

b.

The action of the twelve and the church. Acts 6:2-6

15.

THE INCREASE OF THE WORD OF GOD. Acts 6:7-8

16.

AT THE SYNAGOGUE OF THE LIBERTINES. Acts 6:9-12

a.

Those who opposed. Acts 6:9

b.

The evil means used by those who refused. Acts 6:10-12

17.

STEPHEN BEFORE THE SANHEDRIN. Acts 6:13 to Acts 7:57

a.

The testimony of the false witnesses. Acts 6:13-14

b.

The glowing face of Stephen. Acts 6:15

c.

Stephen's defense. Acts 7:1-53

d.

The results. Acts 7:54-57

18.

OUTSIDE THE CITY WALL. Acts 7:58-60

a.

Stephen cast out. Acts 7:58

b.

His stoning and death. Acts 7:59-60

THE DISPERSION THE WORK OF PHILIP THE WORK OF PETER AND JOHN

Acts 8:1-40

THE DISPERSION. Acts 8:1-4

a.

The persecution against the church. Acts 8:1 a

b.

The dispersion. Acts 8:1 b

c.

The burial of Stephen. Acts 8:2

d.

The persecution by Saul. Acts 8:3

e.

The preaching of all who were scattered. Acts 8:4

THE FIRST WORK OF PHILIP, Acts 8:5-13

a.

Leaving Jerusalem at the dispersion. Acts 8:5 a

b.

The signs and preaching at Samaria resulting in the conversion of the Samaritans and Simon the sorcerer. Acts 8:5 b – Acts 8:13

THE LATER WORK OF PHILIP. Acts 8:26-40

1.

On the road from Jerusalem to Gaza. Acts 8:26-39

a.

The directions of the angel, Acts 8:26

b.

The meeting of the eunuch and Philip. Acts 8:27-30

c.

Philip's sermon. Acts 8:31-35

d.

The baptism of the eunuch. Acts 8:36-39

2.

At Azotus. Acts 8:40 a

Directed here by the Holy Spirit. Acts 8:40 a

3.

At Lydda. (one of the villages on the plain of Philistia.) Acts 8:40 b

4.

At Joppa. Acts 8:40 c (where Philip probably preached.)

5.

In Caesarea. Acts 8:40 d

The final place in Philip's tour. Acts 8:40 d Cf. Acts 21:8.

THE WORK OF PETER

Acts 9:31 to Acts 11:18

1.

AT JERUSALEM. Acts 9:31

The increase of the church through the preaching of Peter and others. Acts 9:31 Cf. Acts 9:32 a

2.

IN LYDDA. Acts 9:32-35

a.

Peter comes to the saints at Lydda on his preaching tour. Acts 9:32

b.

The healing of Aeneas. Acts 9:33-34

c.

The results of this miracle and the preaching. Acts 9:35

3.

AT JOPPA. Acts 9:36-43

a.

The incident in Joppa. Acts 9:36-37

b.

The disciples sent for Peter from Joppa to Lydda. Acts 9:38

c.

Peter in Joppa; the raising of Dorcas. Acts 9:39-41

d.

Good results. Acts 9:42

e.

Peter's residence. Acts 9:43

4.

IN CAESAREA. Acts 10:1-48

a.

Cornelius and his vision, Acts 10:1-8

b.

Peter's vision. Acts 10:9-16

c.

The messengers arrive, God directs Peter. Messengers received. Acts 10:17-23 a

d.

The trip to and arrival at Caesarea. Acts 10:24 b - Acts 10:33

e.

Peter's sermon. Acts 10:34-43

f.

The baptism in the holy Spirit, Acts 10:44-46 a

g.

Baptism in water. Acts 10:46 b – Acts 10:48

5.

AT JERUSALEM. Acts 11:1-18

a.

News of the conversion of Cornelius arrives in Jerusalem. Acts 11:1

b.

Objection of those of the circumcision. Acts 11:2-3

c.

The answer of Peter. Acts 11:4-18

THE EARLY LABORS OF BARNABAS AND SAUL

Acts 11:22 to Acts 12:25

1.

IN JERUSALEM. Acts 11:22

Report of the conversion of the Greeks reaches Jerusalem, They send Barnabas. Acts 11:22

2.

AT ANTIOCH, Acts 11:23-24

The rejoicing of Barnabas and his efforts in Antioch. Acts 11:23-24

3.

AT TARSUS. Acts 11:25-26 a

Barnabas to Tarsus to find Saul to help. Acts 11:25-26 a

4.

IN ANTIOCH. Acts 11:26 b – Acts 11:30

a.

The labors of Barnabas and Saul for a year. The new name. Acts 11:26 b

b.

Prophets from Jerusalem. The prophesy of Agabus. Acts 11:27-28

c.

The free will offering taken and sent. Acts 11:29-30

5.

AT JERUSALEM. Acts 12:1-24

a.

Persecution of Herod. James beheaded. Peter imprisoned. Acts 12:1-5

b.

The miraculous release. Acts 12:6-11

c.

At the house of Mary. Acts 12:12-17

d.

The death of the soldiers. Acts 12:18-19 a

e.

Herod's speech and death at Caesarea. Acts 12:19 b – Acts 12:23

f.

The growth of the word. Acts 12:24

6.

BACK TO ANTIOCH, Acts 12:25

Barnabas and Saul return taking with them John Mark. Acts 12:25

THE FIRST MISSIONARY JOURNEY

Acts 13:1 to Acts 14:28

1.

AT ANTIOCH. Acts 13:1-3

a.

The leaders of the church. Acts 13:1

b.

The directions of the Holy Spirit. Acts 13:2

c.

Barnabas and Saul set aside for their work. Acts 13:3

2.

AT SELEUCIA. Acts 13:4

The seaport for Antioch from where they sailed to Cyprus. Acts 13:4

3.

IN SALAMIS. Acts 13:5

a.

Preached in synagogues. Acts 13:5 a

b.

Had John Mark as attendant. Acts 13:5 b

4.

AT PAPHOS. Acts 13:6-12

a.

Through the whole island. Acts 13:6 a

b.

Elymas and his opposition. Acts 13:6 b – Acts 13:8

c.

The rebuke and miracle of Paul. Acts 13:10-11

d.

The results of this incident on the proconsul. Acts 13:12

5.

IN PERGA. Acts 13:13

Where John Mark left for Jerusalem. Acts 13:13

6.

IN ANTIOCH OF PISIDIA. Acts 13:14-52

a.

In the synagogue, the first sermon of Paul. Acts 13:14-41

b.

The desire to hear more the next Sabbath. Acts 13:42

c.

The interest of the Jews and devout proselytes. Acts 13:43

d.

Great gathering the next sabbath. Contradiction of the Jews. Acts 13:44-45

e.

Turn to the Gentiles with good results. Acts 13:46-48

f.

The spread of the word. Acts 13:49

g.

The persecution and leaving the city. Acts 13:50-51

7.

AT ICONIUM. Acts 14:1-6 a

a.

In the synagogue the conversion of many Jews and Greeks. Acts 14:1

b.

The opposition of the Jews. Acts 14:2

c.

Stay some time in spite of opposition. God blesses. Acts 14:3

d.

The city divided in opinion. Acts 14:4

e.

Plot laid for stoning, so they leave. Acts 14:5-6 a

8.

IN LYSTRA. Acts 14:6-20

a.

General statement of the work. Acts 14:6 b – Acts 14:7

b.

The healing of the lame man. Acts 14:8-10

c.

The multitudes worship them as gods. Acts 14:11-13

d.

The objection of Paul and Barnabas, Acts 14:14-18

e.

Opposition from Jews from Antioch and Iconium. Paul stoned. Acts 14:19

f.

He is raised and returns to the city. Acts 14:20

g.

Timothy, his mother and grandmother converted here. Cf. Acts 16:1 :1 Timothy 1:5

9.

AT DERBE. Acts 14:21 a

Preached here. Many converted. Acts 14:21 a

10.

IN LYSTRA. Acts 14:22-23

Confirmed the souls of the disciples and appointed elders. Acts 14:22-23

11.

AT ICONIUM. Acts 14:22-23

Same as above. Acts 14:22-23

12.

IN ANTIOCH. Acts 14:22-23

Same as above. Acts 14:22-23

13.

THROUGH THE PROVINCES OF PISIDIA AND PAMPHYLIA. Acts 14:24

14.

AT PERGA. Acts 14:25 a

The word spoken. Acts 14:25 a

15.

AT ATTALIA. Acts 14:25 b

They boarded the ship. Acts 14:25 b

16.

IN ANTIOCH. Acts 14:26-28

a.

The gathering of the church to hear all that God had done. Acts 14:26-27

b.

They tarry here some time. Acts 14:28

THE SECOND MISSIONARY JOURNEY

Acts 15:35 to Acts 18:22

1.

IN ANTIOCH. Acts 15:36-40

a.

The desire to revisit the churches established on the first tour, Acts 15:36

b.

The desire of Barnabas to take John Mark. Acts 15:37

c.

Disagreement and parting of Barnabas and Saul. Acts 15:38-40

2.

THROUGH THE PROVINCES OF SYRIA AND CILCIA. Acts 15:41

Confirmed the churches in this region. Cf. Galatians 1:21-24

3.

AT DERBE. Acts 16:1 a

Confirmed the church. la

4.

IN LYSTRA. Acts 16:1 b – Acts 16:5

a.

Timothy, his faith and ancestry. Acts 16:1 b

b.

The good report of Timothy's work from the nearby churches. Acts 16:2

c.

The circumcision of Timothy by Paul in preparation for their work. Acts 16:3

5.

THROUGH THE CITIES OF ICONIUM AND ANTIOCH TO WHOM THEY DELIVERED THE DECREES OF THE JERUSALEM COUNCIL. THE CHURCHES WERE GREATLY STRENGTHENED. Acts 16:4-5

6.

THROUGH THE REGION OF PHRYGIA AND GALATIA. Acts 16:6 a; Cf. Galatians 4:13-15 :1 Corinthians 16:1-2

7.

WHILE IN THE ABOVE STATED REGIONS THEY WERE FORBIDDEN BY THE SPIRIT TO SPEAK THE WORD IN ASIA. THEY PASSED THROUGH THE PROVINCE OF MYSIA AND ASSAYED TO GO INTO THE PROVINCE OF BITHYNIA BUT THEY WERE AGAIN FORBIDDEN. Acts 16:6 b – Act. 168a

8.

AT TROAS. Acts 16:8 b – Act. 1610

a.

The vision. Acts 16:8 b, Act. 169

b.

God's call to Macedonia. Acts 16:10

9.

AT SAMOTHRACE. Acts 16:11 a

A small island where they anchored overnight. Acts 16:11 a

10.

AT NEAPOLIS. Acts 16:11 b.

A large seaport city. No time spent here. Acts 16:11 b

11.

IN PHILIPPI. Acts 16:12-40

a.

A description of Philippi. Acts 16:12

b.

The prayer meeting and the conversion. Acts 16:13-15

c.

The incident of the maid with the evil spirit. Acts 16:16-18

d.

The result of the casting out of the evil spirit. Acts 16:19-24

e.

Praise and prayer in jail. Acts 16:25

f.

The earthquake; prisoners released, Act. 1626

g.

The desperation of the jailer. Acts 16:27 h. The intervention of Paul. Acts 16:28

i.

The inquiry of the jailer for salvation. Acts 16:29-30

j.

The reply and explanation. Acts 16:31-32

k.

The results. Acts 16:33-34

1.

The suggested release of Paul and Silas. Acts 16:35-37

m.

The report of Paul's reply to the magistrates, their action. Acts 16:38-39

n.

The final visit with the brethren at the house of Lydia. Acts 16:40

12.

PASSING THROUGH THE CITIES OF AMPHIPOLIS AND APPOLLONIA. Acts 17:1 a

13.

AT THESSALONICA. Acts 17:1 b – Acts 17:10 a

a.

Entering the synagogue and reasoning for three sabbaths. Acts 17:1 b – Acts 17:3

b.

Many respond. Acts 17:4

c.

The Jews, full of jealousy, stir up a persecution. Acts 17:5

d.

The trial of Jason and certain brethren. Acts 17:6-9

e.

The brethren send them away by night. Acts 17:10 a

14.

AT BEREA. Acts 17:10 b – Acts 17:14 a

a.

Entering the synagogue. Acts 17:10 b

b.

The noble attitude of the Berean Jews. Acts 17:11

c.

The good results. Acts 17:12

d.

The Jews from Thessalonica stir up opposition. Paul leaves with brethren; Silas and Timothy remain. Acts 17:13-14 a

15.

IN ATHENS. Acts 17:14 b – Acts 17:34

a.

The brethren from Berea go with Paul as far as Athens and take back a command for the coming of Silas and Timothy. Acts 17:14 b, Acts 17:15

b.

Paul is provoked in spirit and reasons in the synagogue. Acts 17:16-17

c.

The contact with the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers. Acts 17:18-21

d.

Paul's message on the unknown God. Acts 17:22-31

e.

The results. Acts 17:32-34

16.

IN CORINTH. Acts 18:1-17

a.

Coming to Corinth. Acts 18:1

b.

His meeting and abiding with Priscilla and Aquilla. Acts 18:2-3

c.

Reasoning in the synagogue. Acts 18:4

d.

The arrival of Silas and Timothy. Acts 18:5

e.

The opposition; turns to the Gentiles. Acts 18:6

f.

The services in the house of Titus Justus. Acts 18:7

g.

The encouraging vision by night. Acts 18:8-10

h.

One year and six months spent here. Acts 18:11

i.

Paul's trial before Gallio. Acts 18:12-16

j.

The beating of Sosthenes. Acts 18:17

17.

AT CENCHREA. Acts 18:18

Where Paul cut his hair in fulfillment of a vow; accompanied by Priscilla and Aquilla. Acts 18:18

18.

IN EPHESUS. Acts 18:19-21

a.

Enters the synagogue and reasons with Jews. Acts 18:19

b.

Their desire that he would abide a longed time. Acts 18:20

c.

His leaving and promise to return. Acts 18:21

19.

AT CAESAREA. Acts 18:22 a

Saluted the church. Acts 18:22 a

20.

IN ANTIOCH. Acts 18:22 b

Back home. Acts 18:22 b

THE THIRD MISSIONARY JOURNEY

Acts 18:23 to Acts 21:16

1.

IN ANTIOCH OF SYRIA. Acts 18:23 a

Having spent some time here they prepare for the third journey. Acts 18:23 a

2.

THROUGH THE PROVINCES OF GALATIA AND PHYRGIA. Acts 18:23 b

3.

AT EPHESUS. Acts 18:24 to Acts 19:41

a.

Apolos teaching the baptism of John is corrected by Priscilla and Aguilla. Acts 18:24-28

b.

Paul corrects some on the baptism of John, Baptizes them, lays hands on them; they receive the spiritual gifts. Acts 19:1-7

c.

Paul preaches in the synagogues and the school of Tyrannus. Acts 19:8-12

d.

Exorcists overcome by evil spirit. The name of the Lord magnified. Acts 19:13-20

e.

Paul's far reaching plans. Acts 19:21-22

f.

The riot of the silversmiths. Acts 19:23-41

4.

AT TROAS. Acts 19:0 :2 Corinthians 2:12-13

a.

A door opened for the word. 2 Corinthians 2:12

b.

Greatly troubled at the failure to find Titus; presses on into Macedonia. 2 Corinthians 2:13

5.

IN MACEDONIA. Acts 20:1-2

a.

A tender parting. Acts 20:1

b.

Spoke on the way to Macedonia. Acts 20:2

6.

AT CORINTH IN GREECE. Acts 20:3-5

a.

His labors with the Corinthian church. Acts 20:3-5

b.

He probably wrote the epistle of Romans. Cf. Romans 15:23-24; Romans 16:23

c.

Also the epistle of Galatians from here.

d.

Learning of the plot for his life he changes his plans. Romans 16:5

e.

A collection was taken from here by Paul according to previous instructions. Cf. Romans 16:0; 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

7.

AT PHILIPPI. Acts 20:6 a

Sailed from here after "the days of unleavened bread" on his way to Jerusalem. Acts 20:6 a

8.

IN TROAS. Acts 20:6 b – Acts 20:13

a.

The seven days stay. Acts 20:6 b

b.

The worship on the first day of the week. Acts 20:7

c.

Paul's sermon. The raising of Eutychus. Acts 20:8-13

9.

AT ASSOS. Acts 20:14 a

Met Paul here as he had walked from Troas. Acts 20:14 a

10.

AT MITYLENE. Acts 20:14 b

Overnight stop. Acts 20:14 b

11.

OVER AGAINST CHIOS. Acts 20:15 a

Overnight stop. Acts 20:15 a

12.

AT SAMOS. Acts 20:15 b

Overnight stop. Acts 20:15 b

13.

IN MILETUS. Acts 20:15 c – Acts 20:38

a.

Past Ephesus to Miletus. Calls elders. Acts 20:15 c - Acts 20:17

b.

Paul's past ministry, as exemplified at Ephesus. Acts 20:18-21; Acts 20:26

c.

His attitude to his own future. Acts 20:22-24

d.

His ultimate concern as touching his hearers. Acts 20:25

e.

Conditions at Ephesus in the near future. Acts 20:28-30

f.

The self-sacrificing spirit of his example. Acts 20:31-35

g.

The tender farewell. Acts 20:36-38

14.

AT COS. Acts 21:1 a

Anchored overnight. Acts 21:21 a

15.

AT RHODES. Acts 21:1 b

Overnight stop. Acts 21:1 b

16.

AT PATARA. Acts 21:1 c – Acts 21:2

Change of ships. Acts 21:1 c – Acts 21:2

17.

IN THE SIGHT OF CYPRUS ON THE LEFT. Acts 21:3 a

18.

AT TYRE. Acts 21:3 b – Acts 21:6

a.

Tarried seven days. Acts 21:3 b - Acts 21:4 a

b.

Tried to prevent Paul from going to Jerusalem. Acts 21:4 b

c.

Sorrowful parting. Acts 21:5-6

19.

INPTOLEMAIS. Acts 21:7

Saluted the brethren and abode one day. Acts 21:7

20.

CAESAREA. Acts 21:8-14

a.

Stayed with Philip the evangelist and his four gifted daughters. Acts 21:8

21.

IN JERUSALEM. Acts 21:15-16

b.

Prophetic promise of affliction in Jerusalem. Acts 21:9-14

On to Jerusalem to stay in the home of Mnason. Acts 21:15-16

THE VOYAGE TO ROME

Acts 21:17 to Acts 28:31

1.

AT JERUSALEM. Acts 21:17 to Acts 23:30

a.

Paul's salutation and advice of the elders. Acts 21:17-26

b.

Jews from Asia cause Paul's arrest. Acts 21:27-40

c.

Paul addresses the Jewish mob. Acts 22:1-21

d.

The response of the mob. Paul imprisoned. Acts 22:22-30

e.

Paul addresses the council, Acts 23:1-10 f. The lord encourages Paul. Acts 23:11

g.

The plot for Paul's life and his escape. Acts 23:12-30

2.

AT ANTIPATRIS. Acts 23:31-32

The soldiers traveled this far and returned, the horsemen went on with Paul. Acts 23:31-32

3.

IN CAESAREA. Acts 23:33 to Acts 27:1

a.

Paul is brought before Felix the governor. Acts 23:33-35

b.

Paul's trial before Felix the governor. Acts 24:1-22

c.

Paul's two year's imprisonment in Caesarea. Acts 24:23-27

d.

Festus visits Jerusalem. Acts 25:1-6 a

e.

Paul's trial, defense and appeal to Caesar. Acts 25:6 b – Acts 25:12

f.

Paul's defense before King Agrippa. Acts 25:13 to Acts 26:32

g.

Preparations for leaving. Acts 27:1-2

4.

AT SIDON. Acts 27:3

A stop for refreshment. Acts 27:3

5.

UNDER THE LEE OF CYPRUS. Acts 27:4

6.

AT MYRA. Acts 27:5-6

Changed ships. Acts 27:5-6

7.

AT CNIDUS. Acts 27:7 a

Over against this place with difficulty. Acts 27:7 a

• UNDER THE LEE OF CRETE. Acts 27:7 b
• AT FAIR HAVENS. Acts 27:8-15

a.

Came into port. Acts 27:8

b.

Because of the weather Paul wants to stay. Acts 27:9-10

c.

The centurion listened to the captain who advised that they sail on. Acts 27:11-12

10.

CAUDA. Acts 27:16-17

a.

Strengthened the ship. Acts 27:16-17

DRIVEN FOR FOURTEEN DAYS BY THE WIND. Acts 27:18-27

LANDING ON MELITA. Acts 27:28-44

11.

MELITA. Acts 28:1-10

a.

Barbarians show them much kindness. Acts 28:1-2

b.

Incident of Paul and the snake. Acts 28:3-6

c.

Paul heals Publius’ father and many others. Acts 28:7-9

d.

Leave with many honors on a ship from Alexandria. Acts 28:10

12.

AT SYRACUSE. Acts 28:11-12

Stayed here three days. Acts 28:11-12

13.

AT RHEGIUM. Acts 28:13

a. A stop on the way. Acts 28:13 a

14.

IN PUTEOLI. Acts 28:13 b, Acts 28:14

a.

Found brethren and tarried with them seven days.

THE MARKET OF APPIUS AND THE THREE TAVERNS. Acts 28:15

15.

AT ROME. Acts 28:16-31

a.

Paul dwelt alone with a guard. Acts 28:16

b.

Paul speaks with the chief Jews. Acts 28:17-29

c.

Stays two years in his own hired dwelling while preaching the kingdom of God. Acts 28:30-31