Cornelius
Who was the centurion that prayed to God?
Cornelius
How many times did the giant sheet with animals come down in Peter’s vision?
THREE TIMES
What are Gentiles?
Anyone that is not a Jew
What is another name of the gospel?
Good news
How many Roman soldiers were under Cornelius' command?
Up to 100
Cornelius and his household were Romans. So were they Jews or Gentiles?
Gentiles
What time was it when Peter had his vision?
Hint: He was hungry.
Lunchtime (12 noon)
Who did God send to share the gospel with Cornelius' household?
Peter
On what day did God raise Jesus?
Third day
What city did Cornelius live in?
Caesarea
Cornelius gave alms to the poor people. What are alms?
Money, food, anything to help the poor
What kind of animals were on the giant sheet that Peter saw?
“In it were all kinds of animals, and reptiles and birds of the air”
Unclean animals
Why was it hard for the Jews to talk to or be around the Gentiles?
The Jews thought the Gentiles were unclean. There were a lot of laws that said the Jews should not be with the Gentiles, they should be separated from them.
What does it mean when Peter said God shows no partiality?
God does not have favorites, but He treats you based on what you believe about Jesus.
What is an example from the Bible where a father had a favorite son? Why was this bad?
Joseph was Jacob's favorite son and this made his brothers angry.
How do we know that Cornelius was a man that was seeking God?
He was a devout man, he feared God, he gave alms to the poor, he prayed to God.
What did Jesus tell Peter to do in Peter’s vision?
To kill and eat the animals. What God has made clean, you should not call unclean or common.
When the Jewish Christians in Judea heard that the Gentiles received the gospel, why were they upset?
They thought that salvation was only for the Jews, not the Gentiles, and Jews should not talk to or be around Gentiles.
When Peter preached the gospel, he said that Jesus is Lord over all. Name at least 3 things that is Jesus Lord over?
Life, death, weather, sickness, Satan, judgment, He is Lord over each of us
Why were the Israelites allowed to eat cows but not pigs? What was the rule from Leviticus about the difference between these two animals.
God allowed them to eat animals with split hoofs that chewed cud. That includes cows, but not pigs.
How do we know that Cornelius and his household were saved?
The Holy Spirit came on them (they spoke in tongues and praised God) and they were baptized.
What do the animals on the giant sheet have to do with the Gentiles?
God made the animals clean by Jesus’ sacrifice, the animals no longer needed to be separated, they were no longer unclean. In the same way, the Gentiles were no longer unclean and God wanted Peter to bring the gospel to the Gentiles.
Why did God want salvation to be given to both the Jews AND the Gentiles now?
God wants to save people who seek Him from every nation. The gospel offers salvation to all people.
Summarize the gospel
Our sins separate us from God. Our sins can only be forgiven by trusting in Jesus, not by good works. Because Jesus paid the price for our sins by his death and resurrection, we have eternal life. Peter said it was the good news of peace through Jesus Christ.
Why were the new believers from Cornelius's household baptized?
Baptism is a sign of faith and it shows that you belong to Jesus and put your trust in God.