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Day 41 (Acts 27-28; Romans 1)

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Through the ESV New Testament in 90 Days with David Cochran Heath
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Apr 30, 2026
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Summary

Witness the dramatic conclusion of Paul's shipwreck in Acts and the profound theological opening of Romans. This reading explores the tension between divine providence during a storm and the revelation of God's righteousness through faith.

Topics

  • Acts of the Apostles
  • Letter to the Romans
  • Paul the Apostle
  • Shipwreck
  • Divine Providence
  • Gospel of Grace
  • Biblical Theology
  • Scripture Reading

Highlights

  • Main idea: Divine protection is evident even when human navigation fails during a violent storm
  • Practical takeaway: Paul's courage in the face of shipwreck serves as a model for maintaining faith during life's tempests
  • Failure mode: The centurion's decision to prioritize the pilot's expertise over Paul's warning leads to near-disaster
  • Theological core: The righteousness of God is revealed through faith, as promised to the righteous
  • Warning: The suppression of truth leads to a debased mind and the loss of spiritual perception

Chapters

  1. 1:00 The Storm at Fair Havens: A maritime journey turns perilous as a centurion ignores Paul's warnings, leading the crew into a massive tempest.
  2. 2:30 Divine Assurance in the Tempest: As all hope of survival vanishes, an angel appears to Paul, promising that he must stand before Caesar.
  3. 3:30 Navigating the Unknown: The crew uses sounding lines to gauge depth in the dark, struggling to avoid rocks in the middle of the night.
  4. 4:20 The Shipwreck and Survival: Paul encourages the crew to eat for strength before the ship is forced to run aground near a beach.
  5. 5:20 Arrival at Malta: The crew survives the wreck by swimming and clinging to planks, eventually reaching the shores of Malta.
  6. 6:00 The Viper and the Locals: Paul survives a venomous snake bite, sparking intense debate among the inhabitants of the island.
  7. 7:40 Paul's Appeal to Caesar: In Rome, Paul addresses Jewish leaders, explaining his legal appeal to Caesar and his mission to the Gentiles.
  8. 9:40 The Gospel of Romans: The reading transitions to Paul's letter to the Romans, focusing on the righteousness of God and the power of the gospel.