1 Paul in Rome
After Paul arrives in Rome as a prisoner, he declares his Roman citizenship and is loosed from his bands (Acts 22: 27-30); he remains in Rome two years in his "own hired house" from which he preaches to Jews and Gentiles (Acts 28:16-31) who join the church (Rom. 1:6-13); while here he writes the epistles of Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 2 Timothy, Hebrews and Philemon; Peter is believed to have preached in Rome, from where he writes 1 and 2 Peter; it is believed Peter and Paul are martyred here.
2 Safety after shipwreck
After being shipwrecked during a voyage to Rome as a prisoner, Paul and others find safety and hospitality on Melita (Acts 27); some islanders say he is a god when he is unharmed by a viper's bite (Acts 28: 3-6); he heals several sick and diseased islanders; after three months, he and others continue their journey (Acts 28:8-11).
3 Letters from mission
While on his third missionary journey, it is believed that Paul writes his second epistle to the Corinthians and epistles to Timothy and Titus from here.
4 Assault by mob
Some Jews, Greeks and many "chief women" listen to and believe Paul and Silas, but a mob of non-believers assaults the house where Paul is staying (Acts 17: 1-9).
5 Preaching to Jews, Greeks
Paul and Silas successfully preach to Jews and Greeks, but Jews of Thessalonica arrive and stir up the people (Acts 17: 10-13).
6 "The Unknown God"
During his second missionary journey, Paul watches as an altar is dedicated "to the unknown god" and then preaches on Mars Hill about the true God (Acts 17:21-31).
7 "Not to baptize, but to preach"
In Corinth for 18 months during his second missionary journey, Paul lives and works with a tent maker, Aquila, and his wife Priscilla, and preaches in the synagogue every Sabbath; when rejected by the Jews, he turns to the Gentiles and stays with Justus, whose house adjoins the synagogue; he founds a branch of the Church in Corinth; the Jews accuse him of persuading men to worship God contrary to the law and take him for judgment before Gallio, who frees him; Paul leaves for Ephesus with Aquila and Priscilla (Acts 18:1-18); while in Corinth, Paul writes epistles to the Thessalonians and, it is believed, to the Romans and Galatians; in a later epistle to the Corinthians, he says he baptized few in Corinth and declares he was sent "not to baptize, but to preach the gospel" (1 Cor. 1:14-17).
8 Titus in charge
The ship carrying Paul and other prisoners to Rome sails along the coast of Crete (Acts 27: 7-13); after his imprisonment, Paul apparently visits the Church on Crete and leaves Titus in charge of the work among people who are described as "liars, evil beasts, slow bellies" (Titus 1:5-12); some from Crete are present at Pentecost (Acts 2:1,11)
9 Paul and Silas beaten, imprisoned
Paul and Silas are beaten and imprisoned, then miraculously delivered as their bands are loosed and the jail's doors are opened during an earthquake; they baptize their jailer and his family (Acts 16: 12-40); Paul comes here on his way from Ephesus to Corinth, and again on his return from Corinth to Jerusalem (Acts 20:2-6); Paul sends an epistle to the Philippians while imprisoned in Rome (Phil. 1:7,13-17).
10 Luke joins missionary work
During Paul's second missionary journey, he is joined by Luke, probably at Troas; Paul receives a vision calling him to Macedonia (Acts 16:8-13); he spends a week here on his third missionary jouney during which time he brings back to life Eutychus, a young man who fell asleep and plunged from the third loft as he sat with others listening to Paul preach (Acts 20:6-12).
11 A 30-mile walk
Paul walks from Assos to Troas, a distance of about 30 miles, during his second missionary journey (Acts 20:13).
12 A sorrowful farewell
Paul sends for elders of the Church to come from Ephesus; he instructs them, saying, "It is more blessed to give than to receive," citing a teaching of Jesus; as he prepares to depart for Jerusalem, the people weep for they know "they should see his face no more" (Acts 20:15-38).
13 Banished to Patmos
John the Revelator is banished to the Island of Patmos because of his testimony of Jesus (Rv. 1:9).
14 Silversmiths stirred up
Paul visits briefly and promises to return (Acts 18: 19-21); he spends about three years here on his third missionary journey, preaches and works many miracles; Demetrius, a silversmith who makes shrines for the goddess Diana, stirs up other craftsmen, cautioning them that if the people listen to Paul and quit buying shrines the silversmith's businesses will suffer (Acts 18:24-26); Paul says he "fought with beasts at Ephesus" (1 Cor. 15:32); Paul writes to Timothy, who is in Ephesus, telling him to "be not ashamed of the testimony of our Lord," (2 Tim. 1:2,8); Ephesus is the first of the seven churches to which John the Revelator writes, promising the faithful will "eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God" (Rev. 2:1-7)
15 Martyred by Romans
Antipas, the first Christian put to death by the Roman state, is martyred here (Rev. 2:12-130; the city is described as "where Satan dwelleth" and its inhabitants are condemned because of the doctrines of Balaam and of the Nicolaitans (Rv. 2:14-15); those who repent are promised "a white stone" or the bread of life (Rv. 2:17).
16 Europe's first convert
Lydia, first convert from Europe and "a seller of purple" is from here (Acts 16:14)
17 Seven churches of Asia
From the Isle of Patmos, John the Revelator writes to the seven churches of Asia; Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, (also called Pergamos) Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicea (Rv. 1:4-11).
18 A promise to the faithful
Lukewarm Laodiceans are chastised; the faithful are promised they will sit with the Lord in his throne (Rev. 3:14-22).
19 Redemption through Christ
In an epistle to the saints here, Paul writes that redemption comes through Christ, creator of all things and head of the Church (Col. 1:2-20); some scholars say Paul never visited here, but others believe he stopped here on a journey "all over the country of...Phrygia" (Acts 18:23); Paul instructs Philemon to prepare lodging for him at Colossae after his Roman imprisonment (Philemon 1:22).
20 Embarkation point
Paul embarks here on his last voyage to Judea during his third missionary journey (Acts 21:1-2).
21 Journey continues
Paul and other prisoners being taken from Jerusalem to Rome are transferred to a ship from Alexandria sailing to Italy (Act 27: 5-6).
22 Shake off dust
Envious of the multitude of Gentiles who come hear Paul and Barnabus preach, some Jews persecute and expel the missionaries from the city; Paul and Barnabas shake the dust off their feet and go to Iconium (Acts 13:14-52); the on his second journey through Phrygia, Paul may have visited Pisidia again (Acts 16:6); Paul mentions his persecutions at Antioch of Pisidia (2 Tim. 3:11).
23 On first journey
During Paul's first missionary journey, he and Barnabas visit Perga (Acts 13:13), Derbe and Attalia (Acts 14:20, 25).
24 Paul and Barnabas hailed as gods
Paul visits here on each of his three missionary journeys (Acts 14:6, 21, 16:1); Timothy, who is from Lystra, joins Paul on his second mission (Acts 16:1-3); Paul heals a man who has been crippled all his life, and the people call Barnabas and Paul "Jupiter" and "Mercurius" (Acts 14:8-12); Paul is stoned and left for dead (Acts 14:19-20).
25 Deliverance from persecutions
Paul visits here on his first and second missionary journeys (Acts 14:1-6, 21) and probably on his third journey, which takes him over all the country of Phrygia (Acts 18:23); Paul proclaims the Lord delivered him from persecutions and afflictions at Iconium (2 Tim 3:11)
26 Returns home
During Paul's second and third missionary journeys (Acts 15:41), he most likely visits his birthplace at Tarsus (Acts 22:3).
27 Question concerning Gentiles
After Stephen's martyrdom, followers of Christ come here (Acts 11:19), where disciples are first called Christians (Acts 11:26); Saints in Antioch send aims to Jerusalem (Acts 11:29); as dissension arises among the saints concerning circumcision, Paul leaves here for Jerusalem where the apostles decide the issue and endorse work among Gentiles (Acts 15); Peter comes to Antioch and discusses with Paul the question of whether Gentiles should be compelled to live as the Jews (Gal. 2:11-21).
28 Preaching in Salamis
Paul and Barnabas preach in the synagogues (Acts 13:5).
29 Governor is converted
A governor, Sergius Paulus, is converted as Paul and Barnabas visit Paphos; a "certain sorcerer" named Barjesus (also called Elymas) is struck blind for a season when Paul "sets his eyes on him" (Acts 13:6-11)
30 Converts come to Cyprus
During persecutions after Stephen's martyrdom, some Christian converts who "were scattered aborad" come to Cyprus (Acts 11:19-20), the home of Joses, surnamed Barnabas (Acts 4:36).
31 Birthplace of Apollos
Alexandrians are among those who oppose Stephen, who is transfigured before the Sanhedrin (Acts 6:6-15); this is the birthplace of Apollos, "an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures" (Acts 18:24).
32 Flight into Egypt
Joseph flees into Egypt with Mary and Jesus after an angel warns him that Herod will seek the young child to take His life (Matt 2:13-15); Joseph, Mary and Jesus return to Israel from Egypt after Herod dies (Matt. 2:19-21).
