Pastor Neil Schindler
Taking Heart While Navigating God’s Means
Neil Schindler
May 14, 2023
Acts 27
Tracing back God’s will in Paul’s long-awaited journey to Rome
Paul’s two messages about the sea voyage to Rome
Paul’s rational “premonition” and why it was ignored (v1-12)
A 2nd warning à a hopeful message based on God’s “ends” (v21-26)
Responding to various threats to God’s will by practical “means”
1) The storm (physical nature; v13-20)
2) Self-centered sailors (uncaring people; v27-32)
3) Suspenseful fear and lack of strength (psychological; v33-38)
4) Soldiers fearing accountability (attacking people; v39-44)
Practical navigation of potential threats to God’s will in our lives
Two general examples of applying “means” instead of just waiting
Four Scriptural “means” of trust in countering threats to God’s will
WEEKLY REFLECTION
1. What insight, principle or observation from this weekend’s message did you find to be most helpful, eye opening or difficult? Explain.