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Acts 50. Acts 27:1-28:10

 3. Think about each of Paul’s comments and actions. What do you learn about him (his gifts, character, beliefs, attitudes toward people, view of God, and so on)?  leadership. He took charge  confidence, steadiness. Even though he was a prisoner.  closeness to God: an angel appeared to him. He belonged to God and worshipped God. He had faith. He gave thanks to God  bravery. Rising above danger  concern for people compassion for the sick God in control of everything  Ready to speak up.   4. Paul’s life was saved several times on this trip: land was sighted, the crew did not abandon the passengers, the centurion kept the soldiers from killing the prisoners, nonswimmers could float ashore even though the ship ran aground, and the viper was somehow harmless.  a. What did the Maltese natives conclude from all this (see 28:4-6)? Paul deserved death: we misjudge culpability from external circumstances Paul was an invincible god: we misjudge power fr...

Acts 49. Acts 27:1-28:10

1. Briefly summarize what happened on the voyage to Rome (see 27:1–28:16).   Paul was placed in the care of a centurion and put on a ship The ship sailed on the Mediterranean It was caught up in a storm and was on the brink of capsizing.for 2 weeks Paul took control of and dealt with the situation. The vessel ran around in Malta with everyone safe Paul gained honour because he survived a snake bite, then healed the father of the chief Roman official there. He stayed in Malta 3 months  Doing God’s will doesn’t mean we have a smooth journey    2. What did Paul say and do during the trip to Rome?  27:9-10   He warned the centurioi not to proceed with the voyage: “ Sirs, I perceive that the voyage will be with injury and much loss, not only of the cargo and the ship, but also of our lives.” 27:21-26  He encouraged the men with God's promise. “Men, you should have listened to me and not have set sail from Crete and incurred this injury and loss. ...

HCMC trip (27/11/25 - 2/12/25) debrief 5/12/25

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Six of us (KH, Joyce, Grace, WJ, Joe, Gibson) went to visit Qin and to see what we could do to be involved in her ministry in HCMC. Silas, Joanna and Sophie joined us because Silas was there for work. Everybody carried things there, including books, coffee, games as well as things for flood victims in central Vietnam. KH and Joyce visited young leaders on one of the  nights, Joe, Grace and WJ visited sime other friends on the other night. On Saturday morning and afternoon, WJ and Grace spent time witht he orphanages teaching football.  KH and Joe joined the Lohs to rehearse with the International Christian Fellowship worship team. Gibson arrived in HCMC on Saturday night after his final exam pape. All of us attended the ICF worship service on Sunday morning. KH shared on "The Christian and anxiety and depression" with some Christians.  The 6 of us from the Cell then flew to Da Lat on Sunday afternoon to chill for the next 2 days before flying back to SIngpaore on Tuesday ...