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Acts

Acts Part 50 | Detours and Destiny | Acts 28:11-31

April 19, 2026Pastor Chris May

Acts 28:11-31

11 After three months we set sail in a ship that had wintered in the island, a ship of Alexandria, with the twin gods as a figurehead. 12 Putting in at Syracuse, we stayed there for three days. 13 And from there we made a circuit and arrived at Rhegium. And after one day a south wind sprang up, and on the second day we came to Puteoli. 14 There we found brothers and were invited to stay with them for seven days. And so we came to Rome. 15 And the brothers there, when they heard about us, came as far as the Forum of Appius and Three Taverns to meet us. On seeing them, Paul thanked God and took courage. 16 And when we came into Rome, Paul was allowed to stay by himself, with the soldier who guarded him. 30 He lived there two whole years at his own expense, and welcomed all who came to him, 31 proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance.

Discussion Guide

📖 Sermon Summary (Acts 28:11–31)

In Acts of the Apostles 28:11–31, Paul reaches Rome after a journey full of unexpected detours—shipwreck, delay, and imprisonment. Yet none of these hinder God’s plan. Even under house arrest, Paul boldly proclaims Jesus, and the gospel continues to advance.

👉 Big Idea: God’s Kingdom is unstoppable, and His will is accomplished—even through detours.

💬 Discussion Questions (Observation + Application)

  1. What specific “detours” or hardships did Paul face on his way to Rome?
  2. According to the passage, what was Paul doing during his time under house arrest?
  3. How do people respond to Paul’s message in Rome (both positively and negatively)? What does that tell us?
  4. Why do you think Luke ends Acts with Paul still in chains instead of telling us the final outcome?
  5. How do you personally tend to respond when life takes an unexpected turn?
  6. Can you identify a “detour” in your life where God may have been working in ways you didn’t initially see?
  7. What would it look like for you to stay faithful to God’s mission in your current circumstances—even if they feel limiting?

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