Daily Readings (Page 107)

What resulted from the spreading of the gospel to the Gentiles?  

How did God’s purposes prevail despite the persecution of the early church?  

How many different people were used by the Lord in this passage and in what ways?

Have you ever stood in the way of God’s plans, especially if they were new and radical? How can we change our attitude and response?

Why is the giving of the Holy Spirit tied to the gospel and believing in Jesus (cf. Eph. 1:13-14; 2 Cor. 1:21-22)?

Has God ever spoken to you regarding His salvation plan and kingdom purposes? How can we trust and obey?

How do we respond when God speaks to change our paradigms and thinking?

Which was more upsetting to the believer—that the Gentiles received God’s Word or that Peter ate with them? What does it say about our misplaced priorities or values?

How might God be speaking to you regarding this episode—in your own spiritual life, ministry and church?

How excited would Cornelius and the rest be to hear from Peter? Do we continue to express gratitude to God for the gift of the gospel to Gentiles?