# Day 41 (Acts 27-28; Romans 1)

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Published: 2026-04-30T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.esv.org/Acts27-28;Romans1/
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## Resource

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.

## 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

## Topics

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

## Chapters
- 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.
- 2:30 — Divine Assurance in the Tempest: As all hope of survival vanishes, an angel appears to Paul, promising that he must stand before Caesar.
- 3:30 — Navigating the Unknown: The crew uses sounding lines to gauge depth in the dark, struggling to avoid rocks in the middle of the night.
- 4:20 — The Shipwreck and Survival: Paul encourages the crew to eat for strength before the ship is forced to run aground near a beach.
- 5:20 — Arrival at Malta: The crew survives the wreck by swimming and clinging to planks, eventually reaching the shores of Malta.
- 6:00 — The Viper and the Locals: Paul survives a venomous snake bite, sparking intense debate among the inhabitants of the island.
- 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.
- 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.

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