Being Calm During the Storm Acts 27

Paul’s Storm Acts 21: Paul seized by the Jews Acts 22: Paul tells of his conversion & call to the Gentiles Acts 23: Paul goes before the council & Jews vow to kill him Acts 24: Paul before Felix; Left in prison 2 years

Paul’s Storm Acts 25: Paul before Festus; Jews still want to kill him; Appeals to Caesar Acts 26: Paul before King Agrippa; Testifies of his conversion; Found nothing worthy of death Acts 27: Sets sail to Rome: Encounters a storm

Caesarea to Fair Havens Acts 27:1-8 – V. 1: Paul and other prisoners are delivered to Julius the centurion. – V. 4: Winds are becoming contrary. – V. 7: Slow sailing; Winds blowing against them. – V. 8: Difficulty sailing

Paul’s Warning Acts 27:9-13 – V. 9: Sailing is now too dangerous – V. 10: Paul’s warning: – “Men, I perceive that this voyage will end with disaster and much loss, not only of the cargo and ship, but also our lives.” – V. 11: Paul’s warning not heeded.

The Storm Begins Acts 27:14-20 – V. 14: Tempestuous wind arose – V. 15: Unable to sail against the wind, they are blown by the wind. – V : Secured the life boat and wrapped the boat with cables (ropes) – V. 18: Tossed about; began lightening the ship

The Storm Begins Acts 27:14-20 – V. 19: Tacking (ship’s equipment) thrown overboard – V. 20: Many days pass with no sight of the sun or stars; The storm is so bad, – “all hope that we should be saved was then taken away.”

Encouragement & Prophecy Acts 27:21-26 – V. 21: Paul stands in the middle of them; You should have listened to my warning – V. 22: “be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man's life among you, but of the ship.” – V : Angel of God told me to “FEAR NOT!”

Encouragement & Prophecy Acts 27:21-26 – V. 25: “Wherefore, sirs, – be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me.” – V. 26: However, we will wreck.

The Shipwreck Acts 27:27-44 – V. 27: 14 days adrift; Land is near! – V. 29: 4 anchors cast; Wished for day to come – V : Sailors’ want to flee; Unless you stay in the ship, you won’t be saved.

The Shipwreck Acts 27:27-44 – V : Paul encourages them to eat; Get strength—14 days without food! Not one hair will fall from anyone! – V. 35: Took bread, gave thanks to God, & ate. – V. 36: “Then were they all (276 souls) of good cheer…..”

The Shipwreck Acts 27:27-44 – V : Ship lightened again; Run aground; Waves been to beat and destroy the boat – 42-44: Soldiers want to kill the prisoners, but Julius wants to save Paul; Swim or hold on to something— All escape safely to land!

When life becomes the biggest storm And waters hard to wade: The Savior’s love will keep you warm. “It is I; be not afraid.” John 6:20

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28

Peace, be still. Mark 4:39

Peace. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart. -Unknown