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Malta (also called Melita) is a rocky island located sixty-two miles south of Sicily in the Mediterranean Sea. The island is about seventeen miles long and nine wide. It is mentioned in Scripture as the place where Paul was shipwrecked on his journey to Rome (Acts 28:1).
Paul on the Island of Malta. 28 Once we were safe on shore, we learned that we were on the island of Malta. 2 The people of the island were very kind to us. It was cold and rainy, so they built a fire on the shore to welcome us. 3 As Paul gathered an armful of sticks and was laying them on the fire, a poisonous snake, driven out by the heat ...
Paul Ashore on Malta - Once safely on shore, we found out that the island was called Malta. The islanders showed us unusual kindness. They built a fire and welcomed us all because it was raining and ...
Paul’s Ministry on Malta. 28 Now when they had escaped, they then found out that the island was called Malta. 2 And the natives showed us unusual kindness; for they kindled a fire and made us all welcome, because of the rain that was falling and because of the cold.
The island of Malta was originally a Phoenician colony. It came under the power of Carthage in B.C. 402, and was ceded to Rome in B.C. 242. Its temple, dedicated to Juno, was rich enough to be an object of plunder to Verres, the Praetor of Sicily (Cic.
The island of Malta was originally a Phoenician colony. It came under the power of Carthage in B.C. 402, and was ceded to Rome in B.C. 242. Its temple, dedicated to Juno, was rich enough to be an object of plunder to Verres, the Prætor of Sicily (Cic.
Malta is a small island nation located in the Mediterranean Sea south of Sicily. Though quite small in size and population, Malta has played an interesting role in biblical history. Here is an overview of the significance of Malta in the Bible: Malta in the New Testament.
Acts 28 is the final chapter of the book of Acts, narrating Paul's journey from the island of Malta to Rome. It recounts Paul's miraculous healing powers, his ministry in Rome, and ends with a powerful declaration of the Gospel being proclaimed freely.
Why did those on Malta think Paul was a god? How did the apostle end up on the island?
Paul on the Island of Malta. 1 Once we were safe on shore, we learned that we were on the island of Malta. 2 The people of the island were very kind to us. It was cold and rainy, so they built a fire on the shore to welcome us. 3 As Paul gathered an armful of sticks and was laying them on the fire, a poisonous snake, driven out by the heat, bit ...