Where was it decided that they would sail to?
Who did they put in charge of Paul and some other prisoners?
Where was the ship from? Where was the plan to sail?
Who else was with them?
Where did they land the next day? How did Julius show kindness to Paul?
Why did they sail close to Cyprus the next day?
What city in Lycia did they go to? What happened there?
What difficulty delayed their travels? Where did they finally stop next?
What was Paul’s prediction concerning their voyage?
Who was the centurion persuaded by?
Why didn’t they want to stay at Fair Havens? Where did they want to try to reach instead?
Did it seem like it would be a successful trip to the harbor? What happened next?
What precautions did the sailors take with the ship? (at least 4 things)
What made them lose hope that they would be saved?
What was Paul’s response to this?
How did Paul know that lives would not be lost on this voyage?
What was his final prediction?

Thought Questions

Do you think Paul predicted the terrible outcome of the sailing trip by inspiration of God, or some other way? Were all the parts of his prediction correct, or did anything turn out differently?
When a person is truly inspired by God to make a prediction, do all points turn out accurately?
How can we tell if God is inspiring a prediction, or if it’s from human wisdom?
What was the difference between Paul’s first and second predictions in this chapter?
Think about some of the many predictions God has given to His people through the prophets in the Bible. What was the purpose of most of them? Who are they often given for–those in the immediate situation, or for a greater purpose? How might this apply in this chapter?
Why did the angel tell Paul not to be afraid? (verse 24) Ultimately, Paul was beheaded by Caesar. Does God always guide us just for our own comfort? How do you feel about the idea of God rescuing a person in one situation, for the purpose of doing His will later–and perhaps ultimately at the risk of his or her (earthly) life in another situation?
Why would God save Paul’s shipmates for his sake?

My prayer is:
To trust Your word as always being true and correct;
To understand that You are lovingly leading those who serve You, despite how the immediate situation may appear;
And that I would always serve You, not only for my sake but for the sake of those around me, despite the uncertainty of my earthly future, knowing that you have a greater purpose to be accomplished.