Not-So-Quiet-Time: Acts 28
At-Home Bible Guide for the Week of 4/12
Day 1: Verses 1-10
God rescued Paul from a shipwreck and then from the bite of a venomous snake. Those sound like very unpleasant experiences, but those experiences opened doors for Paul to share the rescuing God with others. He wanted everyone to experience the goodness of God. And, in this case, the people responded kindly. This doesn’t always happen, but it does make sense that showing kindness in the name of our Lord can open doors. And we all know people need to be encouraged, helped, and served. Who can you show kindness to today?
Day 2: Verses 11-16
Finally! After a long journey through jail cells, assasination attempts, shipwrecks, and snakebites, Paul made it to Rome. God had orchestrated Paul’s journey so that he had numerous opportunities to share the Good News, but it certainly felt slow. And in our lives, it can often feel like God is moving slowly. However, we can trust Him to work in the right ways at the right time. Ask God to help you have patience to trust Him as He leads.
Day 3: Verses 17-22
Why did the Jewish people in Rome want to hear Paul share about Jesus? Because they knew that the Way was spoken against everywhere (28:22). This is an example of how Satan may want to work against the Lord, but what the enemy intends for evil, God intends for good (Gen 50:20). So many people had been speaking against Christianity that it created interest. Now many were interested in the source of the scandal. Can you think of anyone who might think following Jesus is so strange or out of date that they might love to hear you talk about it?
Day 4: Verses 23-28
When Paul got the chance, he shared about Jesus all day from all the Scripture he had available. He was making the most of this opportunity. And some of the Jewish people were convinced, while others disbelieved. This should encourage us: Paul did his best, but the results of his evangelism were up to God. Pray that God would help you to share your faith as best as you can, as much as you can, with all the scriptural support that you can. Ask his Holy Spirit to help you trust Him with the response.
Day 5: Verses 30-31
Paul lived in Rome for two years, paid his own bills, and welcomed any who came to visit. As he did this, he declared the Good News. I love this passage because, unlike much of Acts, this part is so… normal. Paul is in his house. Paul is paying bills. And Paul is sharing Christ. This is the kind of life that we should aspire to live when life is “normal.” The normal life that God gives can be every bit as missional as a life of jails, ships, riots, and all the rest that Paul experienced. Ask God to help you to live the life He has given you for his glory.
Catechism Connection: 39
As we wrap up Acts, let us press on to live in response to what He has taught us here. WSC 39 says, “The duty which God requires of mankind is obedience to his revealed will.” By his grace, let’s live for Him.
Monthly Memory: Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
Day 1: Verses 1-10
God rescued Paul from a shipwreck and then from the bite of a venomous snake. Those sound like very unpleasant experiences, but those experiences opened doors for Paul to share the rescuing God with others. He wanted everyone to experience the goodness of God. And, in this case, the people responded kindly. This doesn’t always happen, but it does make sense that showing kindness in the name of our Lord can open doors. And we all know people need to be encouraged, helped, and served. Who can you show kindness to today?
Day 2: Verses 11-16
Finally! After a long journey through jail cells, assasination attempts, shipwrecks, and snakebites, Paul made it to Rome. God had orchestrated Paul’s journey so that he had numerous opportunities to share the Good News, but it certainly felt slow. And in our lives, it can often feel like God is moving slowly. However, we can trust Him to work in the right ways at the right time. Ask God to help you have patience to trust Him as He leads.
Day 3: Verses 17-22
Why did the Jewish people in Rome want to hear Paul share about Jesus? Because they knew that the Way was spoken against everywhere (28:22). This is an example of how Satan may want to work against the Lord, but what the enemy intends for evil, God intends for good (Gen 50:20). So many people had been speaking against Christianity that it created interest. Now many were interested in the source of the scandal. Can you think of anyone who might think following Jesus is so strange or out of date that they might love to hear you talk about it?
Day 4: Verses 23-28
When Paul got the chance, he shared about Jesus all day from all the Scripture he had available. He was making the most of this opportunity. And some of the Jewish people were convinced, while others disbelieved. This should encourage us: Paul did his best, but the results of his evangelism were up to God. Pray that God would help you to share your faith as best as you can, as much as you can, with all the scriptural support that you can. Ask his Holy Spirit to help you trust Him with the response.
Day 5: Verses 30-31
Paul lived in Rome for two years, paid his own bills, and welcomed any who came to visit. As he did this, he declared the Good News. I love this passage because, unlike much of Acts, this part is so… normal. Paul is in his house. Paul is paying bills. And Paul is sharing Christ. This is the kind of life that we should aspire to live when life is “normal.” The normal life that God gives can be every bit as missional as a life of jails, ships, riots, and all the rest that Paul experienced. Ask God to help you to live the life He has given you for his glory.
Catechism Connection: 39
As we wrap up Acts, let us press on to live in response to what He has taught us here. WSC 39 says, “The duty which God requires of mankind is obedience to his revealed will.” By his grace, let’s live for Him.
Monthly Memory: Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
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