Fusion: week of 9/14

FAMILY THEME: HOPE

NOT SO SMOOTH SAILING

Acts 27 - 28

Paul was finally going to Rome, but not as a tourist or even an

evangelist. He went to Rome as a prisoner. But that was only

one of the difficulties he encountered on the trip.

1.  We Can Trust God's Promises and Plans, Even in Detours

     (Acts 27:1-32)

     Paul had been imprisoned, beaten, chained, and shipwrecked

     but never abandoned.

 
2.  We Can Thank God for Provision and Protection, Even in Disasters

     (Acts 27:33-44) 

     God clearly fulfilled His promise to spare the lives of everyone

     aboard the vessel.

 
3.  We Can Find Strength in Community, Even in a Strange Land

     (Acts 28:1-16)

     Paul drew strength and encouragement from the fellowship of

     believers.