Melita, which means “honey,” is the island of Malta. The wrecked company was received by the islanders with hospitality, and they made them comfortable in spite of the cold rain which fell. It was God who moved their hearts to show kindness for the sake of His servants. God will always repay what is done for Him or His servants, and so He used Paul to work miracles among the people. The chief man of the island was Publius, and his father was sick. But Paul prayed and laid his hands on him and healed him. When others were likewise healed, the favor was returned with many honors before they left on their journey. At Puteoli, other believers were found, for Christianity had spread rapidly. When the brethren from Rome heard that Paul was coming, they went to Appii Forum and The Three Taverns to meet him. What an encouragement this was! Finally they arrived at Rome where Paul was given separate living quarters. He invited the chief of the Jews to his lodging and expounded the kingdom of God out of the law of Moses and the prophets. Would they listen to the message? Isaiah had stated a long time ago that their heart, ears and eyes would be turned from the Lord. As a result, the gospel would go out to the Gentiles. Have you believed the gospel?
1. What did the people of Melita show to all that escaped the sea? __________ Acts 28:___
2. The father of Publius was sick. What did Paul do for him? __________ Acts 28:___
3. When the Apostle Paul met brethren at Appii Forum and The Three Taverns, how did it affect him? __________ Acts 28:___
4. When the Jews came to Paul’s lodging, what did he expound to them? __________ Acts 28:___
5. Concerning this people, what does it say about their heart, ears and eyes? __________ Acts 28:___