Faithfulness and Blessing

Read Acts 28:1-16.

How would you describe what happens with Paul in this passage? What surprises you most?

Has there ever been a time in your life when you experienced God's blessing? What did it look like?

What does it mean to be blessed by God?

Is it possible to experience suffering and God's blessing at the same time? Explain your answer. Use Scripture if possible.

What is the relationship between obedience and blessing? What does the Bible have to say about it?

As you reflect back on Paul's life, would you describe it as blessed? Why or why not? What evidence is there of God's blessing in 28:1-16?

One of the blessings in Paul's life was the reassurance that God was still present and at work. Have you been reminded of God's presence in your life? How?

In what way have other Christians been a blessing in your life?

In what way has God transformed difficult circumstances of your life into opportunities to rejoice?

Read Acts 28:17-31 for next Sunday.