Introduction
Paul and his fellow-travelers stay on the Island of Malta for three months, before completing their journey to Rome.
Paul finally arrives at Rome and preaches to all who will listen (v 30).
Questions
1. Who came to meet Paul at The Market of Appius and The Three Taverns?
v 14 and 15 ... So we came to Rome. From there the brothers, when they heard of us, came to meet us as far as The Market of Appius and The Three Taverns. ...
2. Who did Paul say would listen to his message and who didn't stay to listen?
v 28 and 29 “Be it known therefore to you, that the salvation of God is sent to the nations, and they will listen.”
When he had said these words, the Jews departed, ...
3. What did Paul spend two years doing in Rome?
v 30 and 31 Paul ... received all who were coming to him, preaching God’s Kingdom, and teaching the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness, without hindrance.
Summary Points
- v 1 to 6 The people of Malta take care of them. They think that Paul is a god when he feels no harm after a viper bite
- v 7 to 10 After Paul heals the father of the chief man of the island, he heals many others' diseases
- v 11 to 15 After three months, they leave on another ship that has spent the winter there and sail towards Rome. On the way, Paul is able to see believers at Puteoli and stay with them for seven days. Believers come from Rome to meet Paul at The Market of Appius and The Three Taverns
- v 16 to 31 Paul arrives in Rome where he is allowed to stay by himself with a soldier. He calls the local Jews together and explains why he appealed to Caesar. The Jews agree a day when they can hear what Paul has to say. For two years, while under house arrest, he preaches some first-century beliefs to all who will listen