Series: Gather to Scatter: The Book of Acts

Acts 27:27-38: An Unexpected Opportunity

July 25, 2021 | Pastor Jon MacDonald
Passage: Acts 27:27-38

As we hold out the hope of God's Word when the storms of life rage on, we should . . . 

  • expect that some will turn to alternative rescue plans (27-32)
  • encourage everyone that a sure rescue is on the way (33-38)

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