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Lesson 34: Cornelius' Vision and Peter's Revelation

This lesson explores the visions of Cornelius and Peter in the book of Acts, highlighting the importance of obedience to God's commands and the inclusion of Gentiles in the message of Jesus. It also discusses the falling of the Holy Spirit and the baptism of Gentiles.

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Lesson 34: Cornelius' Vision and Peter's Revelation

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  1. The Two Treatises The Two Treatises The Two Treatises Textual Studies From The Gospel Of Luke & The Acts Of The Apostles

  2. 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. 22 11:14 • Cornelius complies immediately vv. 7-8

  3. Lesson 34 – Cornelius 10:1-48 • Peter’s vision vv. 9-16 • 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

  4. Lesson 34 – Cornelius 10:1-48 • Peter’s vision vv. 9-16 • 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

  5. Lesson 34 – Cornelius 10:1-48 • Peter’s vision vv. 9-16 • 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

  6. 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”

  7. Lesson 34 – Cornelius 10:1-48 • Peter at Ceasarea vv. 24-48 • When he arrives, Cornelius worships him… Peter refuses it vv. 24-26 • Compare to present-day popes’ actions • Peter finds many present to hear him…he now understands his earlier vision vv. 27-29

  8. Lesson 34 – Cornelius 10:1-48 • Peter at Ceasarea vv. 24-48 • Cornelius relays his vision to Peter vv. 30-32 • 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

  9. Lesson 34 – Cornelius 10:1-48 • Peter at Ceasarea vv. 24-48 • Peter’s message vv. 34-43 • 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)

  10. Lesson 34 – Cornelius 10:1-48 • Peter at Ceasarea vv. 24-48 • Peter’s message vv. 34-43 • 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

  11. Lesson 34 – Cornelius 10:1-48 • Peter at Ceasarea vv. 24-48 • Peter’s message vv. 34-43 Similarities to previous sermons • D/B/R of Jesus • Prophets as foretellers…Apostles as witnesses • Only through Jesus is forgiveness of sins

  12. Lesson 34 – Cornelius 10:1-48 • Peter at Ceasarea vv. 24-48 • Peter’s message vv. 34-43 Differences to previous sermons • No review of Israelite history • No prophetic quotations • This sermon was “Divinely interrupted”

  13. Lesson 34 – Cornelius 10:1-48 • Peter at Ceasarea vv. 24-48 • God “interrupts” Peter’s preaching vv. 44-46 • 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

  14. Lesson 34 – Cornelius 10:1-48 • Peter at Ceasarea vv. 24-48 • Peter’s conclusion vv. 47-48 • “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

  15. Lesson 34 – Cornelius 10:1-48 • Peter at Ceasarea vv. 24-48 • Peter’s conclusion vv. 47-48 • 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

  16. Lesson 34 – Cornelius 10:1-48 • Peter at Ceasarea vv. 24-48 • Peter’s conclusion vv. 47-48 • 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!!

  17. 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

  18. Lesson 35 – Peter’s Report 11:1-18 • Peter defends his actions vv. 4-16 • He describes his vision vv. 4-10 cp. 10:9-16 • He tells of the men sent according to Cornelius’ separate vision vv. 11-14 cp. 10:17-33 • He tells of the falling of the Holy Spirit while he was preaching v. 15 cp. 10:44-46

  19. Lesson 35 – Peter’s Report 11:1-18 • Peter defends his actions vv. 4-16 • 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

  20. 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”

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