To Jessica on v. 3 - It was just an ordinary snake, albeit very poisonous, that God used to get the attention of the island people so Paul could witness to them of His God, about His healing of bodies and souls. Acts 2:38
Hello Donna, in 2 Timothy 4:6,7,8 Paul said, "I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near. v7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. V8 Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness NIV.... Paul was executed shortly after this epistle by the Roman Government by head decapitation. Glory be to GOD!
WHAT HAPPENS TO ANY VIPERS IN THE FINAL SURMISE? And what happens to any ship of Adramyttium too? Shall it not sink in the tempest winds which shall certainly finally encompass it? And hasn't Moses proclaimed: fill them to the full thence utterly remove them from upon the planet itself? And is not the LORD God thee LORD God of the living and not the dead?
Evangelist Chatauna Robinson on Acts 28 - 9 years ago
Hello Jessica and O Shen The viper is not Paul s past sins. God has already forgiven Paul for his past sins. He filled him with the true Holy Ghost and he was baptized, Acts 9 17 and 18. When God truly forgives you of your past sins he does not remember them anymore, Isaiah 43 25. Paul shipwrecked on an Island. He was gathering fire wood and the viper came up out of the heat and latched onto his hand. Paul did not go out seeking the viper or snake. The snake jumped up on him. In this instance God protected him, because he did not know. It also was a miracle that opened a door for them to stay three days with the chief of the Island and they laid hands on the sick and they were healed Acts Chapter 28.
Jessica. The viper was Paul ' past sn attempt from the enemy to grip him. God was with Paul so the people were amazed and he healed that man. Then they continue to Rome and meet brothers and fellowship with them. They get to Rome and he preaches to the centurians. After everything God grants Paul a place to minister tobthe gentles without restraint.
A very inspiring chapter. Am preparing to preach on acts 28 'shaking off the snake away may God help my listeners,my wife the interpreter and myself on 14 sep.2014. Amen
Once again Paul first approaches the Jews with the message of Jesus Christ. Some believe while many do not. Paul then carries the message to the Gentiles. This pattern is a basic theme throughout early Christianity - Jews must reject Jesus and the gospel will then be presented to the Gentiles so that all nations will hear of Jesus Christ, the Saviour.
The Book of Acts is one of my favorite books and Paul has inspired me since his encounter on the road to Damascus...We have a race to run according to Acts 20:24 and no matter what the obstacles, God has called us, He has positioned us and man cannot stop us! He will use who ever HE chooses to bless us. Paul was shipwrecked, but when it was time for him to leave Malta they had everything they needed. God gave them favor with the Barbarians! We have the power and the authority to lay hand of the sick and they will be healed!!! Amen! This "new health care reform" is going to really force God's believers to trust HIM, HIM alone and not man!!! God says "TRUST ME!"
I think Acts 28 is just another one of Paul's most wonderful experiences of life. Paul was always in control because God was in control of his life. I really paid attention to the hospitality they received in Malta. We see each other everyday and are not treated like the hospitality they were shown. God used this opportunity to let us know that even the most dangerous viper could not stop the Word of God going out and reaching all. In the beginning God spoke, Jesus the Word came out of His mouth and the Holy Spirit formed everything into existence. He created that viper and He could definitely control it. He is truly in control. He controlled Paul's life and He will control our lives and guide us if we will allow him to. Paul touched the lives of all he met...Do you touch other people lives. Love You all!!!
I love the entire Bible. Acts is awesome; I want to study online to get a degree in this field. I'm in Brunswick, Georgia. Do you know any Bible schools here?
Paul was chosen by God to suffer many things and he passed the test God had in store for him to suffer but to also to display His Mercy and His grace to those who would believe why can you not see Goa wants us healed and ready to fight the good fight of Faith Paul loved his brethrenmugahe shed We must love our neighbor as He has loved us
I believe that Paul was treated unjust because the Jews and Gentilies di not believe and understand the works and sighting of our Lord Jesus Christ. Because Paul trusted and believe what was spoken unto him and shone unto him he was taken care of by Jesus and not put to death.
Best would be to approach the local churches in your area, they will certainly be of better help than any other.
God bless you.