Bible moment
The Bible moment
Acts 27:1-8 describes the beginning of Paul’s journey toward Rome. Paul and the other prisoners are placed under Julius the centurion’s guard. They sail from Caesarea, stop at Sidon, travel under the shelter of Cyprus, cross the sea near Cilicia and Pamphylia, and reach Myra. There, they transfer to a ship from Alexandria. After difficult sailing, the ship arrives at Fair Havens. Paul is a prisoner and adviser, not the captain. This passage introduces a journey that becomes increasingly uncertain, while this illustration focuses only on the departure and difficult sailing before the violent storm begins.
Look closely
What children can notice
Paul travels as a prisoner under Julius’s guard aboard the ship, with sailors and other prisoners visible in distinct groups. The ship passes through challenging waters toward Fair Havens, showing a tiring journey without depicting the later violent storm.
Talk together
Talk about it
- What details show that this journey was difficult?
- How might Paul and the others have encouraged one another?
For families, church, and class
Use this page
Use this image to introduce Acts 27:1-8 or begin a lesson about Paul’s journey toward Rome. Invite children to identify Paul, Julius, the prisoners, crew, ship, and shoreline. Keep the later storm and shipwreck for subsequent scenes. This concept works well for church lessons, family Bible reading, Sunday school, classrooms, and homeschool activities.
Source note
From this passage
Acts 27:1-8 · Paul’s Shipwreck
Paul travels as a prisoner under Julius’s guard aboard the ship, with sailors and other prisoners visible in distinct groups. The ship passes through challenging waters toward Fair Havens, showing a tiring journey without depicting the later violent storm.
