Publius Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on publius bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · Acts 28:7 (KJV)
On what island did Paul meet Publius?
Answer: Melita
Study note. And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita. (Acts 28:1) — Publius lived on this island, today known as Malta.
Lesson 2 · Acts 28:7 (KJV)
What was Publius' position on the island?
Answer: The chief man
Study note. In the same quarters were possessions of the chief man of the island, whose name was Publius. (Acts 28:7)
Lesson 3 · Acts 27:44 (KJV)
How did Paul come to Melita?
Answer: By shipwreck
Study note. And the rest, some on boards, and some on broken pieces of the ship. And so it came to pass, that they escaped all safe to land. (Acts 27:44)
Lesson 4 · Acts 28:7 (KJV)
How did Publius receive Paul and the others?
Answer: Lodged us three days courteously
Study note. ...who received us, and lodged us three days courteously. (Acts 28:7)
Lesson 5 · Acts 28:8 (KJV)
What was wrong with the father of Publius?
Answer: Sick of a fever and of a bloody flux
Study note. And it came to pass, that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and of a bloody flux. (Acts 28:8)
Lesson 6 · Acts 28:8 (KJV)
What did Paul do for him?
Answer: Prayed, and laid his hands on him, and healed him
Study note. ...to whom Paul entered in, and prayed, and laid his hands on him, and healed him. (Acts 28:8)
Lesson 7 · Acts 28:9 (KJV)
What happened after Publius' father was healed?
Answer: Others also, which had diseases in the island, came, and were healed
Study note. So when this was done, others also, which had diseases in the island, came, and were healed. (Acts 28:9)
Lesson 8 · Acts 28:10 (KJV)
How did the islanders honour Paul and his company?
Answer: With many honours; and when we departed, they laded us with such things as were necessary
Study note. Who also honoured us with many honours; and when we departed, they laded us with such things as were necessary. (Acts 28:10)
Lesson 9 · Acts 28:5 (KJV)
What happened to Paul before he met Publius?
Answer: A viper fastened on his hand, but he shook it off into the fire and felt no harm
Study note. And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid them on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his hand... And he shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no harm. (Acts 28:3, 5)
Lesson 10 · Acts 28:11 (KJV)
How long did Paul stay on Melita?
Answer: Three months
Study note. And after three months we departed in a ship of Alexandria, which had wintered in the isle, whose sign was Castor and Pollux. (Acts 28:11)
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does publius bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?