In Deuteronomy 8 God tells the people that the reason for the long journey in the wilderness was to humble them and to teach them to trust in Him. He provided for them throughout it all, keeping them in clothes that never wore out and making it so that their feet did not hurt even with all of the walking. Then God promises them that the Promised Land is wonderful. And as they remember that God has provided for them and do not take credit for the blessings God will continue to be faithful.

In Deuteronomy 9 Moses again speaks to the people about crossing over into the Promised Land. He reminds them that God is crossing over before them and will defeat their enemies. God is doing this not because the Israelites are righteous but rather because the other nations are unrighteous.

Moses reminds them that they have been a rebellious people. He recounts that several times God wanted to destroy them because of their disobedience. But Moses pleaded on their behalf reminding God of the covenants He made with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

In Acts 28 Paul and the others escape the shipwreck and land in Malta. While Paul is sitting by a fire a viper bites him. The natives think that he is going to die, but Paul just shakes off the snake into the fire and is not harmed. The people then think that he is a god.  Paul also cures a man in the area. He also healed others on the island.

They leave the island and come to Rome. The believers in Rome meet Paul and his companions which gives Paul courage. He approaches the Jewish leaders in Rome and makes his case before them. They had not heard about the trouble in Judea and wanted to hear his testimony. Some believe and others do not which causes a dispute in the community. Paul acknowledges that Isaiah had prophesied that many would not believe. This opens the door for the Gentiles to hear the message of salvation.  He lives in Rome for 2 years preaching and teaching about Jesus with boldness.