2. Jesus is alive and He is still working. He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God. Acts 1:3

3. Jesus is alive and He is still working. And falling to the ground he heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?” And he said, “Who are you, Lord?”… Acts 9:4-5

4. Jesus is alive and He is still working. …And he said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting… Acts 9:4-5

5. Key Verse But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. Acts 1:8 THEALLIANCE We are A Christ-Centered, Acts 1:8 Family

6. Our Mission THEALLIANCE We are A Christ-Centered, Acts 1:8 Family But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. Acts 1:8

7. What about Peter? Heals paralyzed man (9:32-35) Raises dead person to life (9:36-43)

8. Acts 10:1-8 At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius… (v. 1)

11. Acts 10:1-8 At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion of … the Italian Cohort, a devout man who feared God with all his household… (v. 1-2)

12. Acts 10:9-23

13. Acts 10:9-16 – Get the Picture

14. I am the Lord your God; consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am holy… (Lev. 11:44)

15. Acts 10:9-16 – Get the Picture I am the Lord, who brought you up out of Egypt to be your God; therefore be holy, because I am holy. (Lev. 11:45)

16. Acts 10:9-16 – Get the Picture These are the regulations concerning animals, birds, every living thing that moves about in the water and every creature that moves along the ground. (Lev. 11:46)

17. Acts 10:9-16 – Get the Picture You must distinguish between the unclean and the clean, between living creatures that may be eaten and those that may not be eaten. (Lev. 11:47)

18. Acts 10:9-16 – Get the Picture “No, Lord.” (14)

19. Acts 10:9-16 – Get the Picture “What God has made clean, do not call common.” (15)

20. Acts 10:9-16 – Get the Picture This happened three times, and the thing was taken up at once to heaven. (16) God wants him to get the picture. Peter is not a quick learner

21. Acts 10:17-23 – Apply the Picture Now while Peter was inwardly perplexed as to what the vision that he had seen might mean, behold, the men who were sent by Cornelius, having made inquiry for Simon's house, stood at the gate and called out to ask whether Simon who was called Peter was lodging there. (17-18)

22. Acts 10:17-23 – Apply the Picture Peter really is a slow learner. God’s involvement and timing are amazing! God even gives extra nudges… (19-20)

23. Acts 10:17-23 – Apply the Picture And while Peter was pondering the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Behold, three men are looking for you. Rise and go down and accompany them without hesitation, for I have sent them.” (19-20)

24. Acts 10:17-23 – Apply the Picture So he invited them in to be his guests. The next day he rose and went away with them, and some of the brothers from Joppa accompanied him. (23)

25. Acts 10:24-48 (24) Eager and prepared to learn Invited others to learn with him

26. Acts 10:24-48 Cornelius’ spiritual blunder (25) Peter avoids two wrong responses (26) Put down Cornelius Elevate himself

27. Acts 10:24-48 Peter got the picture! (28-29)

28. Acts 10:24-48 So I sent for you at once, and you have been kind enough to come. Now therefore we are all here in the presence of God to hear all that you have been commanded by the Lord. (33)

29. Acts 10:24-48 Peter got the picture! (34-35)

30. Acts 10:24-48 As for the word that he sent to Israel, preaching good news of peace through Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all) … (36) The message focuses on Jesus!

31. Acts 10:24-48 To him all the prophets bear witness that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name. (43) The message focuses on Jesus!

32. Acts 10:24-48 “The Gentile Pentecost” (44-48)

33. God is working. Seek and you will find. God ensures it. What about the person who hasn’t heard of Jesus?

34. God is working. Seek and you will find. God ensures it. Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12

35. God is working. Seek and you will find. God ensures it. Seek and you will find Luke 11:9

36. God is working. Seek and you will find. God ensures it. You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. I will be found by you,’ declares the Lord Jeremiah 29:13-14

37. God is working. Seek and you will find. God ensures it. Anyone in Christ is a new creation and part of his Church, his family. How are you influencing others?