Missionary Map Project | Paul’s Journey to Rome
The apostle Paul went on three missionary journeys, followed by a trip to Rome. During his final missionary journey Paul was imprisoned, first in Caesarea and then in Rome after he visited Cyprus, Syria, Asia Minor, Macedonia, and Greece.
The missionary voyages of the apostle Paul from Jerusalem to Rome. This map also shows much of the Roman Empire in the time of Paul and his journeys.
PAUL’S MISSIONARY JOURNEY UNIT STUDY
Missionary Map Project | Paul’s Journey to Rome
Most of the work this week is reading. I hope you enjoy learning about the end of Paul’s amazing life.
Scripture Reference: Acts 25-28
If you would like to listen to Paul's journey to Rome:
Story Overview:
Paul began his 2,000-mile trip to Rome at Caesarea. To avoid the open seas, the ship followed the coastline. At Myra, Paul was put on a vessel bound for Italy. His travel to Rome is considered his fourth evangelistic journey. Because of the wind, however, the ship is unable to sail directly to Italy. Instead, the ship hugs the coast until it arrives near Cnidus, where it turns south toward the island of Crete. Although Paul warns Julius not to sail the Mediterranean during this dangerous time of the year, the Centurion disregards his advice and has the ship set sail for the western part of the island and the harbor of Phoenix.
The ship soon encounters a fierce storm which drives it out to sea. Storms, strong winds and overcast skies which hide the sun and moon cause the ship to lose control and be aimlessly tossed at sea for about two weeks. Eventually the ship drifts near the island of Malta where it is run aground. All two hundred and seventy-six people on the boat abandon ship. They grab whatever parts of floating wreckage they can and make their way to the island. All those on the ship arrive safely on Malta, fulfilling God's promise that no life would be lost.
Paul stays three months on Malta where he is treated kindly by the natives. In his short stay on the island he miraculously survives a bite from a poisonous viper, heals the father of the island's governor, then heals the diseases of those on the island. He then boards a ship wintering at the island and set sail to Syracuse and Rhegium. They eventually arrives at the Italian port city of Puteoli, where he stays for one week with Christians in the area. He is then taken to Rome on the well-known Appian Way road. Although Paul is a prisoner, he is allowed in Rome to live by himself guarded only by a Roman soldier. He is able to receive visitors and continues to preach the Gospel.
You can find the printable homeschool curriculum for this Missionary Map Project in its entirety on my PRINTABLES page or HERE.
You will use the VPC (Veritas Press Bible Cards): Acts-Revelation Series, SKU:000650, Marlin and Laurie Detweiler (Veritas Press Website). These cards are not necessary to teach this Missionary Map Project, they are supplemental; but a great addition to your homeschool library and to this Paul’s Missionary Journey Unit Study. In addition, you will need a large cardboard poster board to draw your map to work on for the next four weeks.
