"And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita. And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold." Acts … [Continue reading]
THE BOOK OF ACTS … “SAFELY ON LAND,” BY GOD’S HAND!
Our little Two-Verse Text this morning says a lot! "But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast themselves first into the sea, and get to land: and the rest, some on … [Continue reading]
THE BOOK OF ACTS … SHIPWRECKED, BUT ALIVE!
The ship is gone! Half gone, anyway. Useless, destroyed! Broken into pieces by the waves, the storm! Luke gives us the details, since he was on the scene! "And falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship aground; and the … [Continue reading]
THE BOOK OF ACTS … 276 SOULS, ALL SAFE!
We tend to think of ancient ships as being rather small. Steam engines had not yet been invented, hence the wind drove all these sailing vessels. Or else they were propelled by slaves rowing them slowly to some distant port! But the ship that … [Continue reading]
THE BOOK OF ACTS … “WHOSE I AM AND WHOM I SERVE!”
After weeks at sea, and fourteen days in a vicious storm … Paul and his shipmates had lost hope (Acts 27:20). But then one night it happened, Paul tells us: "For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve, saying, … [Continue reading]
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