Shipwrecked Paul along with Luke, Aristarchus and 244 other sailers, soldiers and slaves find themselves washed up on the Island of Malta where they meet an especially kind group of natives. A snakebite to the hand of Paul opens up doors to share the wondrous news of the gospel with the islanders, confirmed by healing power to all who had diseases. We are encouraged this week to come to the throne of grace through the laying on of hands and prayer for healing just like the Maltans did 2,000 years ago.