Dig Site 19 - Canteen's Questions Flashcards
Who was the centurion who sailed with Paul?
Julius
(27:1)
“When it was decided that we would sail for Italy, Paul and some other prisoners were handed over to a centurion named Julius, who belonged to the Imperial Regiment.”
Why did Paul warn the people not to leave the harbor?
Sailing had already become dangerous.
(27:9)
“Much time had been lost, and sailing had already become dangerous because by now it was after the Day of Atonement. So Paul warned them,”
What was the weather like when they decided to sail along the shore of Crete?
There was a gentle, south wind.
(27:13)
“When a gentle south wind began to blow, they saw their opportunity; so they weighed anchor and sailed along the shore of Crete.”
What kind of storm arose?
A Northeaster, a wind of hurricane force
(27:14)
“Before very long, a wind of hurricane force, called the Northeaster, swept down from the island.”
When did the people on the ship give up hope of being saved?
“When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days and the storm continued raging”
(27:20)
“When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days and the storm continued raging, we finally gave up all hope of being saved.”
What message of hope did Paul bring to the men?
No one will be lost, but the ship will be destroyed.
(27:22)
“But now I urge you to keep up your courage, because not one of you will be lost; only the ship will be destroyed.”
What happened when the ship headed for the beach?
It struck a sandbar, ran aground, and broke to pieces.
(27:41)
“But the ship struck a sandbar and ran aground. The bow stuck fast and would not move, and the stern was broken to pieces by the pounding of the surf.”
Why was it important for the centurion to stop the soldiers from killing the prisoners?
Paul’s life was spared, and the angel’s promise came true.
(27:24, 42-43)
“‘and said, “Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar; and God has graciously given you the lives of all who sail with you.”’ … The soldiers planned to kill the prisoners to prevent any of them from swimming away and escaping. But the centurion wanted to spare Paul’s life and kept them from carrying out their plan. He ordered those who could swim to jump overboard first and get to land.”
How many of the people on the ship reached land safely?
Everyone, all 276 of them
(27:37, 44)
“Altogether there were 276 of us on board. … The rest were to get there on planks or on other pieces of the ship. In this way everyone reached land safely.”
Quote Hebrews 10:23.
“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.”
(Hebrews 10:23)
