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Paul Preaches and Teaches in Rome
-- Acts 28; Psalm 135:19-21; Proverbs 25:25
Now when they had escaped, they then found out that the island was
called Malta. And the natives showed us unusual kindness; for they
kindled a fire and made us all welcome, because of the rain that was
falling and because of the cold. But when Paul had gathered a bundle of
sticks and laid them on the fire, a viper came out because of the heat,
and fastened on his hand. So when the natives saw the creature hanging
from his hand, they said to one another, "No doubt this man is a
murderer, whom, though he has escaped the sea, yet justice does not
allow to live." But he shook off the creature into the fire and
suffered no harm. However, they were expecting that he would swell up
or suddenly fall down dead. But after they had looked for a long time
and saw no harm come to him, they changed their minds and said that he
was a god.
In that region there was an estate of the leading citizen of the
island, whose name was Publius, who received us and entertained us
courteously for three days. And it happened that the father of Publius
lay sick of a fever and dysentery. Paul went in to him and prayed, and
he laid his hands on him and healed him. So when this was done, the
rest of those on the island who had diseases also came and were healed.
They also honored us in many ways; and when we departed, they provided
such things as were necessary.
After three months we sailed in an Alexandrian ship whose figurehead
was the Twin Brothers, which had wintered at the island. And landing at
Syracuse, we stayed three days. From there we circled round and reached
Rhegium. And after one day the south wind blew; and the next day we
came to Puteoli, where we found brethren, and were invited to stay with
them seven days. And so we went toward Rome. And from there, when the
brethren heard about us, they came to meet us as far as Appii Forum and
Three Inns. When Paul saw them, he thanked God and took courage.
Now when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the
captain of the guard; but Paul was permitted to dwell by himself with
the soldier who guarded him.
And it came to pass after three days that Paul called the leaders of
the Jews together. So when they had come together, he said to them:
"Men and brethren, though I have done nothing against our people or the
customs of our fathers, yet I was delivered as a prisoner from
Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans, who, when they had examined me,
wanted to let me go, because there was no cause for putting me to
death. But when the Jews spoke against it, I was compelled to appeal to
Caesar, not that I had anything of which to accuse my nation. For this
reason therefore I have called for you, to see you and speak with you,
because for the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain."
Then they said to him, "We neither received letters from Judea
concerning you, nor have any of the brethren who came reported or
spoken any evil of you. But we desire to hear from you what you think;
for concerning this sect, we know that it is spoken against
everywhere."
So when they had appointed him a day, many came to him at his lodging,
to whom he explained and solemnly testified of the kingdom of God,
persuading them concerning Jesus from both the Law of Moses and the
Prophets, from morning till evening. And some were persuaded by the
things which were spoken, and some disbelieved. So when they did not
agree among themselves, they departed after Paul had said one word:
"The Holy Spirit spoke rightly through Isaiah the prophet to our
fathers, saying,
'Go to this people and say:
"Hearing you will hear, and shall not understand;
And seeing you will see, and not perceive;
For the hearts of this people have grown dull.
Their ears are hard of hearing,
And their eyes they have closed,
Lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears,
Lest they should understand with their hearts and turn,
So that I should heal them."'
"Therefore let it be known to you that the salvation of God has been
sent to the Gentiles, and they will hear it!" And when he had said
these words, the Jews departed and had a great dispute among
themselves.
Then Paul dwelt two whole years in his own rented house, and received
all who came to him, preaching the kingdom of God and teaching the
things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ with all confidence, no one
forbidding him.
Acts 28
WORSHIP:
Bless the LORD, O house of Israel!
Bless the LORD, O house of Aaron!
Bless the LORD, O house of Levi!
You who fear the LORD, bless the LORD!
Blessed be the LORD out of Zion,
Who dwells in Jerusalem!
Praise the LORD!
Psalm 135:19-21
WISDOM:
As cold water to a weary soul,
So is good news from a far country.
Proverbs 25:25
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