week of 4/21

 Unit 32 Session 3

WELCOMED BY THE GOSPEL

ACTS 10 - 11

God confirmed that salvation had come to the Gentiles through the giving of the Holy Spirit, Who unites all who believe.

God initiated a series of events in the lives of Peter (a Jewish Christian) and Cornelius (a Gentile, soon-to-be Christian) that would result in a colossal paradigm shift for the early church's mindset and conduct. Ten years after Christ's commission, the gospel spread throughout Jerusalem, Judea, and Samaria. But now it was time for the truth about Christ to reach the nations. The mystery of the gospel, as Paul liked to call it, needed uncovering. Namely, God's heart is for every tribe, tongue, and nation to hear the gospel message. The good news of Jesus is for all people.

Points to consider:

✞   God accepts all people who believe 

     the gospel.

     * How ought the truth that God does not 

        show favoritism shape the life of a 

        Christian?

     * What can we learn about sharing the

        gospel from Peter's message?

✞   The Spirit's presence unites people 

      who believe the gospel.

     * What is evidence of the presence of the 

        Holy Spirit among God's people today?

     * Why is baptism important for the 

        believer?

✞   The church celebrates when people 

     believe the gospel.

     * How can I make an effort to share 

        the gospel with those who are lost, 

        even if they seem extremely different 

        from my friends in the church?

     * How have I seen God move in my 

        own story of repentance?