Sunday School Lesson shared for the week of November 11, 2012 was shared from Acts 27:1-2, 33-44 (Background Scripture: Acts 27; Devotional Reading: Romans 1:13-17)
Day of Atonement (Acts 27:9) 'the fast' ... After the fast, September/October. This ceased during the winter time in mid-November, which was a dangerous time for sailing.
Phenice or Phenice or Phoenix, a port of Crete, Acts 27:12 'winter'
Crete, a large island in the Mediterranean, Acts 27:12
Euroclydon (northeast wind), Acts 27:14 'Euraquilo'
Paul, shipping toward Rome, foretelleth the danger of the voyage, etc. But is not believed. They are tossed to & fro with tempest, & suffer shipwreck, yet all come safe to land.
Thursday - November 8, 2012 - Paul's Journey to Rome Begins - Acts 27:3-12
Friday - November 9, 2012 - A Fierce Storm Dashes Hope - Acts 27:13-20
Acts 27:7-20
Verses 7-12 ... Industrial Employments & Products; Ships & Navigation; Wintering in Harbor to Avoid Storms
Verses 13,14,20 ... Industrial Employments & Products; Ships & Navigation; Storms
Verses 15,16,17 ... Industrial Employment & Products; Ships & Navigation; Maneuvres in a Storm, Undergirding & Scudding
Verses 18, 19 ... Industrial Employment & Products; Ships & Navigation; Maneuvres in a Storm, Lightening the Ship
Monday - November 5, 2012 - Called to Be an Apostle - Romans 1:1-7
Paul commendeth his calling to the Romans
Tuesday - November 6, 2012 - Encouraged by Each Other's Faith - Romans 1:8-12
Paul's desire to come to them..
Wednesday - November 7, 2012 - Eager to Proclaim the Gospel - Romans 1:13-17
What his gospel is, & the righteousness which it sheweth. Showeth that the gospel is for the justification of all men through faith.
Saturday - November 10, 2012 - Keep Up Your Courage - Acts 27:21-32
Sunday - November 1, 2012 - Brought Safety to Land - Acts 27:1-2,33-44
Scripture reference used/taken from: The International Teacher's Handy Bible Encyclopedia/Concordance KJV Precious Promise Bible & KJV Topical Edition Bible
