Textual Studies From The Gospel Of Luke & The Acts Of The Apostles

Lesson 34 – Cornelius 10:1-48 Cornelius’ vision vv. 3-6 God sent an angel with a message Cornelius is to send men to Joppa to meet Peter & bring him back so he can preach cp. v :14 Cornelius complies immediately vv. 7-8

Lesson 34 – Cornelius 10:1-48 Peter’s vision vv He was praying at the 6th hour on the rooftop He became hungry…fell into a trance An “sheet-like object” descended from the sky with 4-footed animals, crawling creatures, and birds of the air

Lesson 34 – Cornelius 10:1-48 Peter’s vision vv God’s command Ù “Rise…kill…eat” Peter’s reply Ù “Not so!” Peter’s response indicates eating these creatures would have violated the dietary restrictions of the Law of Moses

Lesson 34 – Cornelius 10:1-48 Peter’s vision vv God’s rebuke Ù “Do not call unclean what the Lord has cleansed.” The vision occurred 3 times, then ceased Peter was perplexed at the meaning of what he saw v. 17a

Lesson 34 – Cornelius 10:1-48 Cornelius’ entourage arrives vv. 17b-23 The men he sent arrive at Simon’s house and ask for Peter The Holy Spirit informs Peter of the men who are seeking him…instructs him to “go with them without misgivings”

Lesson 34 – Cornelius 10:1-48 Peter at Ceasarea vv When he arrives, Cornelius worships him… Peter refuses it vv Compare to present-day popes’ actions Peter finds many present to hear him…he now understands his earlier vision vv

Lesson 34 – Cornelius 10:1-48 Peter at Ceasarea vv Cornelius relays his vision to Peter vv Cornelius’ attitude is apparent by his final words to Peter v. 33 A man who knew he needed to hear truth…a man who wanted others to also hear truth

Lesson 34 – Cornelius 10:1-48 Peter at Ceasarea vv Peter’s message vv A recognition of God’s impartiality (Jew & Gentile) A message of “peace through Jesus Christ” An admission of events taking place in Judea re: Jesus known by the Gentiles (Jesus’ baptism, ministry, eventual crucifixion & resurrection)

Lesson 34 – Cornelius 10:1-48 Peter at Ceasarea vv Peter’s message vv A reminder of the apostles’ role as “witnesses” and “evangelists” A connection of Jesus to the O.T. prophets A declaration that only through Jesus can one obtain forgiveness of sins through faith

Lesson 34 – Cornelius 10:1-48 Peter at Ceasarea vv Peter’s message vv Similarities to previous sermons D/B/R of Jesus Prophets as foretellers…Apostles as witnesses Only through Jesus is forgiveness of sins

Lesson 34 – Cornelius 10:1-48 Peter at Ceasarea vv Peter’s message vv Differences to previous sermons No review of Israelite history No prophetic quotations This sermon was “Divinely interrupted”

Lesson 34 – Cornelius 10:1-48 Peter at Ceasarea vv God “interrupts” Peter’s preaching vv The Holy Spirit falls upon Cornelius, his guests They began to speak in tongues, exalt God The Jews who came with Peter were amazed at what was happening among the Gentiles

Lesson 34 – Cornelius 10:1-48 Peter at Ceasarea vv Peter’s conclusion vv “Who can forbid water for these to be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we did?” Obvious connection back to 2:1-4 God had just shown there was to be no difference in the gospel between Jew & Gentile cp. vv. 15, 28

Lesson 34 – Cornelius 10:1-48 Peter at Ceasarea vv Peter’s conclusion vv The Holy Spirit’s “arrival” in Caesarea is not like how He came in Samaria He came through Peter’s hands in Samaria 8:14-17 He came without the aid of an apostle in Caesarea

Lesson 34 – Cornelius 10:1-48 Peter at Ceasarea vv Peter’s conclusion vv He commanded the Gentiles be baptized “…in the name of Jesus Christ” cp. 2:38 11:14 The Lord’s church at last has Gentile members!!

Lesson 35 – Peter’s Report 11:1-18 The apostles & brethren throughout Judea heard what had happened in Caesarea v. 1 The “Gentiles had received the word of God” When Peter arrives back in Jerusalem, some Jewish disciples “took issue” re: his association with Gentiles vv. 2-3

Lesson 35 – Peter’s Report 11:1-18 Peter defends his actions vv He describes his vision vv cp. 10:9-16 He tells of the men sent according to Cornelius’ separate vision vv cp. 10:17-33 He tells of the falling of the Holy Spirit while he was preaching v. 15 cp. 10:44-46

Lesson 35 – Peter’s Report 11:1-18 Peter defends his actions vv This happened “…just as it did upon us at the beginning” cp. 2:1-4 This was Peter’s only “point of reference” He also remembered words spoken by Jesus shortly before His ascension v. 16 cp. 1:5

Lesson 35 – Peter’s Report 11:1-18 Peter’s conclusion v. 17 God “gave to them the same gift as He gave to us also…who was I to stand in God’s way?” The Jews’ acceptance v. 18 They gladly admit “…God has also granted the Gentiles repentance leading to life”