Rise, Peter; Kill & Eat

Acts 10

Key Verse 13: And there came a voice to him: “Rise, Peter; kill and eat.”

Theme

As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. -John 17:18

V1-8

1. Who was Cornelius? What happened to him? What did Cornelius do by faith? How was God preparing Cornelius?

V9-23

2. What happened to Peter the next day? Why do you think Peter said “By no means, Lord”? Why do you think God showed Peter the vision 3 times? What was Peter missing, and how was God preparing Peter to be sent out into the world?

V24-33

3. How did Cornelius welcome Peter?(24-26) How did Peter learn to accept Cornelius?(27-29) How did Cornelius and Peter work together to figure out God’s plan?(29b-33)

V34-43

4. What did Peter now understand?(34-35) What did Peter do next?(36-43) What key point did Peter claim about receiving forgiveness in the name of Jesus?(43)

V44-48

5. What happened after Peter shared the gospel? What new thing did Peter declare?(46b-48) Why is it significant that the jewish believers agreed to baptize the gentiles together with them in the name of Jesus? What does this reveal about unity and why we are sent into the world and to every nation?

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