The Ideal Audience Acts 10:33

Cornelius Acts 10:1-8 A centurion v.1 An Italian v.1 Devout and feared God v.2 Prayed regularly v.2 With all his family v.2 Helped the poor v.2 Obeys immediately v.7

The Meeting Arranged by God Message to Cornelius 10:3-6, 11:13-14 Message to Peter 10:11-23 Cornelius’ respect 10:24-25 Peter’s humility 10:26 Each one explains his circumstances 10:27-33 V. 33

Acts 10:33 “Now we are all present…” Not just he or some Whole family feared God v.2 Invited relatives and friends v.24, 27 We are called to assemble Heb. 10:25 “…before God…” Matt. 18:20 We need to act accordingly

Acts 10:33 “…to hear…” Be swift to hear Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 Zeal without knowledge Rom. 10:1-3 “…all things…” Psalm 119:160 Revelation 22:18-19

Acts 10:33 “…commanded you by God.” Apostles’ word was God’s word 1 Thessalonians 2:13 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Romans 1:15-16 Peter spoke words by which Cornelius would be saved Acts 11:14, 10:35-48

Our Meeting Be sure to be present every service Invite others Welcome those who visit Be eager to hear Participate in the worship