Bible moment
The Bible moment
Acts 27:21–26 records Paul’s encouragement during a dangerous voyage to Rome. Paul was traveling as a prisoner under Julius the centurion’s guard. After many difficult days at sea, a violent storm drove the ship away from its course, and everyone aboard lost hope. Paul urged them to take courage. He said that an angel of the God he belonged to and worshiped had told him that he must stand before Caesar and that God had granted the lives of everyone sailing with him. Paul also said the ship would be lost and that they would be cast upon an island. The passage does not name the angel or the island. Paul spoke as an adviser and fellow passenger, not as the ship’s captain. The full account continues in Acts 27:27–44, where the ship is wrecked, Julius protects Paul, and all 276 people aboard reach land safely.
Look closely
What children can notice
Paul stands calmly on the storm-tossed ship, encouraging the frightened people around him after sharing the message he received from an angel of the God he worships. Wind-filled sails, waves, and the distant suggestion of an island communicate danger without graphic detail. The angel is represented only through a gentle radiant presence, without a face or identifying features.
Talk together
Talk about it
- How did Paul encourage the people on the ship?
- How can you encourage someone who feels afraid?
For families, church, and class
Use this page
Use this page with Acts 27:21–26 when teaching courage, trust, and encouragement. Invite children to notice that Paul cared for everyone aboard while facing danger himself. For older children, discuss how the later part of the chapter shows practical action, shared food, thanksgiving, and everyone reaching land safely. Keep the storm tense but non-graphic.
Source note
From this passage
Acts 27:21-26 · Paul’s Shipwreck
Paul stands calmly on the storm-tossed ship, encouraging the frightened people around him after sharing the message he received from an angel of the God he worships. Wind-filled sails, waves, and the distant suggestion of an island communicate danger without graphic detail. The angel is represented only through a gentle radiant presence, without a face or identifying features.
