(Acts 28:1 – 28:10) Introduces us to the people of island of Malta/Melita
Malta is significant in the Bible because God used a shipwreck and Paul’s status as a Roman prisoner to bring the gospel to a people who would have otherwise never heard it. Luke records the shipwreck in great detail in Acts 28 and says that the islanders were kind and friendly to the shipwrecked crew and passengers, giving them shelter, food, and hospitality when they washed up on the shore. The bay on the east side of Malta where Paul’s ship ran aground is now called the “Bay of Paul” or “St. Paul’s Bay.”
(Acts 28:11 – 28:16)
This will be our last geography lesson in the book of acts. In verse 14, we learn that Paul encounters some “brothers and sisters” in the faith. This is truly amazing! It points out that good news had spread all the way to Rome and many had accepted the truth even before Paul arrived.
(Acts 28:17 – 28:30)
After arriving in Rome Paul meets with fellow Jews and declares what he believes. Some believe and others do not. Those that do help to strengthen the Kingdom of Heaven.
After giving his testament to the Jews, it states that Paul stayed for another two years in house he rented. This reads a little bit funny, as if he is no longer under arrest. But it says nothing of that. Rather, he is under Roman guard, kind of like a house arrest, and is freely allowed to share the good news of Jesus Christ as long as people want to come and visit him at his residence.
Acts 28 – Part 1 
Acts 28 – Part 2
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