During the apostle Paul's "ministry in chains" he has successfully maneuvered around mob attack, scourging, plot and ambush (21:32-33; 22:22-25; 23:10, 12-34; 25:3-12). Just when he appears to be "home free," granted safe passage to Rome, Paul faces his greatest challenge: a storm at sea. Will natural forces do what human opponents have been unable to do—thwart God's gracious purposes for Paul to preach the gospel in Rome (19:21; 23:11)?