Welcome to our new project, the Daily Bible Devotional. The goal is to help you understand and apply

scripture as you go through a New Testament Bible read five days a week, Monday through Friday,

as we move from Matthew straight through to Revelation. In under four minutes each morning, we will recap the chapter,

make some application, present thought questions for the day, and offer a prayer together.

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Good morning. Welcome to our study for the last chapter of the Book of Acts, chapter 28.

Paul and the shipwreck survivors arrive in Malta, where the islanders display remarkable kindness.

A viper bites Paul, but he suffers no harm, which leads the people to regard him as a god.

He heals many, including the father of the chief official Publius, but he suffers no harm, which leads the people to regard him as a God.

He heals many, including the father of the chief official Publius,

creating opportunities to share the gospel.

After three months, they set sail for Rome.

Upon their arrival, Paul is allowed to live under house arrest,

where he meets with the leading Jewish men. He recounts his story, and they show special interest in

learning about, quote, this sect of Christians they have heard so much about. Using the Old Testament,

Paul explains the kingdom of God. Some believe, while others reject the message, Paul then focuses

on teaching the Gentiles and remains in Rome for two years. This is actually where

he wrote several of his prison epistles that we know so well. The people of Malta are welcoming

to those who have been shipwrecked, serving as a wonderful example of kindness for us all. This

generosity fosters a relationship with Paul, allowing him to perform signs and

teach them about Jesus. Acts of kindness towards strangers, the essence of hospitality, open doors

for spiritual blessings, both giving and receiving. It is amazing how God utilized the shipwreck

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