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Shipwrecked on Malta, Paul is met with “unusual kindness.” Even a viper bite cannot stop God’s plan; Paul shakes it off and keeps serving (vv. 1–6). He prays for Publius’s sick father and the man is healed; soon many on the island come and are cured, and the people supply everything needed for the voyage (vv. 7–10). After winter, Paul sails north—Syracuse, Rhegium, Puteoli—and believers walk out from Rome to meet him at the Forum of Appius and Three Taverns. Seeing them, Paul thanks God and takes courage (vv. 11–16).
In Rome, Paul does what he always does: he starts with the Jews. He explains his chains and spends a full day “from morning till evening” showing from Moses and the Prophets that Jesus is the promised King (vv. 17–23). Some believe; others don’t (v. 24). Paul quotes Isaiah about dull hearts and declares that God’s salvation is sent to the Gentiles (vv. 26–28). The book closes with Paul under house arrest for two years, welcoming all who come, preaching the kingdom, and teaching about the Lord Jesus “with all boldness and without hindrance” (vv. 30–31).
🌀 Reflection:
Where might God be calling you to keep speaking about Jesus “without hindrance” even when life feels inconvenient—cold rain, snakebites, delays, or discouraging responses (vv. 1–6, 23–28, 30–31)?
💬 Mission Challenge:
Encourage a weary believer today. Send a short note or text that says, “Keep going—God’s word is not bound” (vv. 15, 31). Offer one practical help (a meal, a ride, a call) that helps them keep serving Jesus.
Continue reading in our NT260 plan with the second part of Phase 2 — The Savior, His Church, and the Mission.
Just Keith Harris 
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