As Paul is sent to Rome via ship, he encounters a series of fearful and chaotic events, including storms, shipwreck, and snakebite. But through it all, Paul remains confident that Jesus will use the chaos for Paul’s good and God’s glory.

Discussion Questions

Think about the imagery of “waters of chaos” in the Bible. What stories/events come to mind for you? How might a 1st century Jew have thought about this story in Acts 27?
Read Genesis 1:28. What does it mean that God commanded the humans to “subdue the earth” prior to the first sin and the fall?
What storms are you currently experiencing? How is Jesus using these storms to draw you closer to himself? How is he using them to change you?
Why is it so important to remember evangelism/mission when we walk through life’s storms?

Prayer Points

Pray for those who are currently facing storms. Pray that Jesus would meet them in the storms and use them for cleansing.
Pray that our challenges and storms would help us propel forward in evangelism, not shrink back from it.