Dig Site 20 - Red Level Questions Flashcards
Who showed unusual kindness to everyone on board the ship?
The islanders of Malta
(28:1–2)
“Once safely on shore, we found out that the island was called Malta. The islanders showed us unusual kindness. They built a fire and welcomed us all because it was raining and cold.”
What happened when Paul put a pile of brushwood on the fire?
A viper fastened itself on his hand. “But Paul shook the snake off into the fire and suffered no ill effects.”
(28:3–5)
“Paul gathered a pile of brushwood and, as he put it on the fire, a viper, driven out by the heat, fastened itself on his hand. When the islanders saw the snake hanging from his hand, they said to each other, ‘This man must be a murderer; for though he escaped from the sea, the goddess Justice has not allowed him to live.’ But Paul shook the snake off into the fire and suffered no ill effects.”
Who did the people of Malta say that Paul was?
A god
(28:6)
“The people expected him to swell up or suddenly fall dead; but after waiting a long time and seeing nothing unusual happen to him, they changed their minds and said he was a god.”
Who welcomed Paul and his companions to his home and showed them hospitality for three days on the island of Malta?
The chief official of the island, Publius
(28:7)
“There was an estate nearby that belonged to Publius, the chief official of the island. He welcomed us to his home and showed us generous hospitality for three days.”
What happened when Paul went to see Publius’s father?
Paul prayed, “placed his hands on him and healed him.”
(28:8)
“His father was sick in bed, suffering from fever and dysentery. Paul went in to see him and, after prayer, placed his hands on him and healed him.”
Who came to Paul after he healed Publius’s father?
The rest of the sick on the island
(28:9)
“When this had happened, the rest of the sick on the island came and were cured.”
What did the islanders of Malta do for Paul and the crew?
Honored them in many ways and furnished them with the supplies they needed
(28:10)
“They honored us in many ways; and when we were ready to sail, they furnished us with the supplies we needed.”
After how many months did Paul and the others sail from Malta?
Three months
(28:11)
“After three months we put out to sea in a ship that had wintered in the island—it was an Alexandrian ship with the figurehead of the twin gods Castor and Pollux.”
To where did the brothers and sisters from Rome travel to greet Paul?
The Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns
(28:15)
“The brothers and sisters there had heard that we were coming, and they traveled as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. At the sight of these people Paul thanked God and was encouraged.”
What happened when Paul saw the brothers and sisters who traveled to meet him?
“Paul thanked God and was encouraged.”
(28:15)
“The brothers and sisters there had heard that we were coming, and they traveled as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. At the sight of these people Paul thanked God and was encouraged.”
Where was Paul allowed to live by himself, with a soldier to guard him?
In Rome
(28:16)
“When we got to Rome, Paul was allowed to live by himself, with a soldier to guard him.”
In Rome, who did Paul call together to explain the reasons he was arrested?
The local Jewish leaders
(28:17–20)
“Three days later he called together the local Jewish leaders. When they had assembled, Paul said to them: ‘My brothers, although I have done nothing against our people or against the customs of our ancestors, I was arrested in Jerusalem and handed over to the Romans. They examined me and wanted to release me, because I was not guilty of any crime deserving death. The Jews objected, so I was compelled to make an appeal to Caesar. I certainly did not intend to bring any charge against my own people. For this reason I have asked to see you and talk with you. It is because of the hope of Israel that I am bound with this chain.’”
Why did the Jewish leaders in Rome want to hear Paul’s views?
Because people everywhere were taking against Christianity
(28:22)
“But we want to hear what your views are, for we know that people everywhere are talking against this sect.”
What did Paul do from morning till evening in Rome?
Witnessed to and explained the kingdom of God to the Jews\n– Tried to persuade the Jews about Jesus
(28:23)
“They arranged to meet Paul on a certain day, and came in even larger numbers to the place where he was staying. He witnessed to them from morning till evening, explaining about the kingdom of God, and from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets he tried to persuade them about Jesus.”
How did the Jews in Rome respond to what Paul said about Jesus?
Some were convinced; others were not. They disagreed among themselves.
(28:24–25)
“Some were convinced by what he said, but others would not believe. They disagreed among themselves and began to leave after Paul had made this final statement: ‘The Holy Spirit spoke the truth to your ancestors when he said through Isaiah the prophet:’”
When did the Jewish leaders in Rome begin to leave Paul?
After Paul had made his final statement from a passage in Isaiah
(28:25)
“They disagreed among themselves and began to leave after Paul had made this final statement: ‘The Holy Spirit spoke the truth to your ancestors when he said through Isaiah the prophet:’”
Who did Paul say that God’s salvation had been sent to?
To the Gentiles
(28:28)
“Therefore I want you to know that God’s salvation has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen!”
What did Paul say the Gentiles would do with the message of God’s salvation?
They would listen to it.
(28:28)
“Therefore I want you to know that God’s salvation has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen!”
How long did Paul stay in Rome?
Two years
(28:30)
“For two whole years Paul stayed there in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to see him.”
How did Paul preach the kingdom of God and teach about Jesus in Rome?
With all boldness and without hindrance
(28:31)
“He proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ—with all boldness and without hindrance!”
