5-15-2014 Acts 10:27-48
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And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that were come together. 28
And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that
is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath
shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean. 29 Therefore came I
unto you without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for
what intent ye have sent for me? 30 And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was
fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and,
behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing, 31 And said, Cornelius, thy
prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God. 32 Send
therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged
in the house of one Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he cometh, shall
speak unto thee. 33 Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well
done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to
hear all things that are commanded thee of God. 34 Then Peter opened his mouth,
and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: 35 But in
every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with
him. 36 The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by
Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:) 37 That word, I say, ye know, which was
published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism
which John preached; 38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost
and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed
of the devil; for God was with him. 39 And we are witnesses of all things which
he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and
hanged on a tree. 40 Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly; 41
Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God, even to us, who
did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead. 42 And he commanded us
to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of
God to be the Judge of quick and dead. 43 To him give all the prophets witness,
that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of
sins. 44 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them
which heard the word. 45 And they of the circumcision which believed were
astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was
poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost. 46 For they heard them speak with
tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, 47 Can any man forbid water,
that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well
as we? 48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then
prayed they him to tarry certain days.
O. God
reveals the reason that he brought Peter to the house of Cornelius. Peter
preaches redemption to these gentiles, they believe on Jesus and God fills them
with the Holy Ghost. Peter’s Jewish friends find this to be very astonishing
but the “see and hear” the evidence. All are filled with the Holy Ghost,
baptized in water and fellowship lasts for many days.
A. The
message of Jesus is all I need to help others flow fully into the way of God. I
will keep Jesus central to all my ministry. Jesus is enough, more than enough.
P. Father;
Help me to preach Jesus effectively and share your love today. Amen.
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