True prayer must begin with a concept of God as Father. How do our personal experiences of fathers and authority figures affect our prayer life? Do vv5-13 change our ideas of God’s goodness? How?
Paul restated his stand for preaching to the Gentiles with the Jewish believers; and helped them to understand what the Scriptures said on the issue. He continued to preach and teach on the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Paul finally arrived at Rome, the final destination and the goal for the spread of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The believers there were already encouraged with his arrival. How may you encourage others?
God brought all on board to safety including the prisoners. How often do we meet with a shipwreck in our lives? Have we trusted God, or instead blamed him?
The tempestuous storm hindered Paul’s journey and drastic measures were taken to retain safety of both goods and people. Even in the midst of the life-threatening situation, God is in control and Paul, the prisoner, actually provided the assurance from God.
Reread Paul’s testimony and identify the before, the how and the after of Paul’s conversion. With similar guidelines, write your own testimony so you may be ready to share it when opportunity comes.
