1. Overcoming prejudice in the Church – Acts 10:1-11:18 1. God saves a seeker a. He is devout – 10:2 a. He is devout – 10:2 b. He is compassionate – 10:2 b. He is compassionate – 10:2 c. He prays – 10:2,3 c. He prays – 10:2,3BUT a. He needs to hear the message of salvation – 11:14 a. He needs to hear the message of salvation – 11:14 b. He needs to receive forgiveness & the Spirit b. He needs to receive forgiveness & the Spirit

2. 2. God transforms a prejudiced messenger The O.T. saw the Gospel going to all nations –Gen.12:3; Ps.2:7,8; 22:27,28; Is.2:2-4; 42:6; 49:6; Joel 2:28,29; Zech.2:11; 8:22,23 etc

3. Peter slowly changes 1. Stays with Simon the Tanner – 9:43 2. Has a repeated vision – 10:10-16 3. Receives Gentile visitors – 10:17-23 4. Sees hungry listeners – 10:24-43 5. Sees God welcoming Gentiles –10:44-48 Peter is transformed - 10:28,29,34,35; 11:17 The Church is challenged - 11:1-3,18 BUT – Peter relapses – Gal.2:11,12

4. 3. The Good News that transforms people – 10:34-43 a. The Good News of peace 1. Peace with God - 10:43; Rom.5:1; Eph.2:1-10 1. Peace with God - 10:43; Rom.5:1; Eph.2:1-10 2. Peace with others – Eph.2:11-18 2. Peace with others – Eph.2:11-18 b. The Good News of Jesus 1. God’s anointed Saviour – 10:38,39 1. God’s anointed Saviour – 10:38,39 2. His death – 10:39; Gal.3:13; 1Pet.2:24 2. His death – 10:39; Gal.3:13; 1Pet.2:24 3. His resurrection – 10:40,41 3. His resurrection – 10:40,41 4. His exaltation – Lord of all -10:36,42 4. His exaltation – Lord of all -10:36,42

5. 4. What are your prejudices? a. Recognising them & allowing God to transform us b. Embrace a Gospel for ALL PEOPLE c. Strive for the Church being a display of heaven – multicultural/multiracial