Acts 28: Shipwreck, Viper, and the Unhindered Gospel

Discover the dramatic climax of the Book of Acts! After miraculously surviving a ferocious storm and shipwreck, Paul and 275 others land safely on Malta (Melita), where they are shown remarkable kindness by the islanders. But the journey is not over: in a terrifying display of spiritual warfare, Paul is struck by a venomous viper that fastens onto his hand. Witness the shocking moment where Paul simply shakes the beast into the fire and suffers no harm, providing a direct and powerful fulfilment of Jesus's promise of supernatural protection. This powerful sign immediately opens the door to an island-wide miraculous healing ministry, starting with the high-profile miracle of healing the chief man’s father from fever and dysentery through prayer and the laying on of hands. Trace Paul's final journey to Rome, where, despite being a prisoner chained to a guard, he turns his confinement into a strategic pulpit. He preaches the Kingdom of God and the hope of Israel for a full day, leading to an inevitable division among the listeners and a landmark declaration that the salvation message will go forth to the Gentiles. Finally, explore the book's triumphant conclusion: Paul's ministry continues for two whole years, demonstrating that God's plan cannot be thwarted by opposition, prison, or physical circumstances—the gospel advances completely unhindered. This study will challenge you to see your limitations as the very platform God wants to use for His glory, ensuring you take away practical application for sharing the hope of Jesus right where you are.