Dear Friends and Family,
Why on earth did Dr. Luke devote so much space at the end of his book of Acts to a voyage, a storm, a shipwreck, and a snakebite? Is he a trusted reporter of the early church and the ancient events portrayed in Acts? Take time prior to this Sunday to read or listen to Acts 27:1-28:31. I think you will be impressed at the precision, accuracy, and vividness of his narrative. Hint: Pay attention to the pronouns he uses in the story. Some scholars say there is no better detailed record of the working of an ancient ship in all of classical literature.
Luke’s account even out does the vivid descriptions of Homer in the Odyssey and in the Old Testament book of Jonah! Ask most people about the way Luke ends the book of Acts, they’ll say, “That’s no way to make the NY Times Best Seller list!”
Does any of this make sense? I think you will marvel at the answers and application for us today!
