“GOD’S ASSIGNMENT THROUGH CONFINEMENT”

Acts 28:11-24

I. INTRODUCTION:
A. What is happening:
B. The map of Paul’s travel (see map):
II. THE JOURNEY TO THE MUCH ANTICIPATED ROME: (Acts 28:11-24)
A. From Malta to Puteoli: vv. 11-13
1. Three days in Syracuse v. 12
2. From Sicily to Italy v. 13

B. Paul encouraged by the brethren: vv. 14-15
1. Hospitality shown to Paul on arrival v. 14
2. Paul finds encouragement on his way to Rome v. 15
C. Chained and yet quick to continue the ministry: v. 16-22
1. Paul’s house arrest upon arrival v. 16
2. Paul wastes no time in calling the Jewish leaders to him v. 17a
3. Paul explains his defense to the Jewish leaders vv. 17b-19
4. Paul explains his chains as the hope for Israel v. 20
5. The Jewish leaders were unaware of Paul’s past, but open to listen v. 22

D. Paul teaches to the Jewish leaders: vv. 23-24

1. Paul preaches the kingdom of God to the Jewish leaders v.23
2. Some of the leaders were persuaded, and others rejected v. 24

III. PRINCIPLES TO PERSONALLY APPLY:
(Together becoming “people of the Word” in principle AND in practice)
A. Paul’s greatest impact would be his longest imprisonment. Therefore, we can find
hope that maybe our time of confinement may be where God wants us to launch his
ministry.
B. Hope is a driving force that we must meditate upon in order to push through the
hard times and achieve greatness for His kingdom.
C. Why many reject the message of Christ is because it alters their world that they have
become attached to and are not ready to give up to become servants of the one true
God.