Happy Friday, and welcome back to another presentation of Bible Study Snacks. As always, I'd like to thank you so much for joining me as we walk through the richness of God's spoken word and wisdom together. I pray that today finds you in good health and strong in faith!
This week, I would like to continue our study of the Book of Acts, with Chapter Ten (Verses 34-48).
I have designed these studies to be brief, yet packed full of good information for everyone regardless of your level of biblical knowledge. I might add that these quick studies make perfect small group discussion starters, as well!
As always, I whole-heartedly believe in the importance that any Bible study should begin with prayer. If you have your Bible ready, let's pray together...
Heavenly father, please guide us as we study your Word today; I pray that our hearts and our minds will be open so that we will not only receive your Gospel, but learn from it as well; you are the Light of the world, Lord, and your Spirit will illuminate our path as we journey through your teachings. In the name of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior. Amen
If you are taking notes for yourself, or using this for a bible study with others, here are the objectives for this week's lesson...
OBJECTIVES: This week, the reader will...
1) Ascertain the purpose of the Holy Spirit falling upon the Gentiles, based on the contex.
For your convenience, here is a summary of Acts 10:34-48...
Perceiving that God is no respecter of persons, but now accepts people from every nation who fear Him and works righteousness, Peter proclaims the gospel of Jesus Christ. He summarizes the ministry of Jesus in Judea, His crucifixion, and His resurrection from the dead, who was seen by witnesses who ate and drank with Him. These same witnesses are commanded by God to preach that Jesus was ordained to be the Judge of the living and the dead. Also, the prophets bear witness that those who believe in Him will receive remission of sins (34-43).
As Peter speaks, the Holy Spirit falls upon those who hear the word. The Jewish brethren who had accompanied Peter were astonished, because the gift of the Holy Spirit has been poured out on the Gentiles as evidenced by their speaking in tongues. Peter sees the clear implication of these events, that Gentiles can also be baptized (cf. Mark 16:15-16; Acts 2:38; 8:12,35-38). Therefore he commands them to be
baptized in the name of the Lord (44-48).
REVIEW QUESTIONS:
1) If you recall from last week, after recounting his vision to Peter, what did Cornelius tell him? (Acts 10: 30-33). Knowing this, what two things did these circumstances lead Peter to conclude? (Acts 10:34-35)
2) What does Peter say about the preaching of Jesus? (Acts 10:36-37)
3) What does Peter say about the miracles of Jesus? (Acts 10:38)
4) What does Peter claim for himself and others to be in regards to such things? (Acts 10:39)
5) What did the Jews do to Jesus? (Acts 10:40)
6) What did God do? (Acts 10:41)
7) To whom did Jesus appear after His resurrection? (Acts 10:41)
8) What did Jesus command His witnesses? (Acts 10:42)
9) What did the prophets bear witness to regarding Jesus? (Acts 10:43)
10) While Peter was still speaking, what happened? (Acts 10:44)
11) Who was astonished by this? Why? (Acts 10:45)
12) How was the outpouring of the Spirit manifested? (Acts 10:46)
13) What was Peter's conclusion from this sequence of events? (Acts 10:47)
14) What did Peter command the Gentiles? (Acts 10:48)
After completing this week's study, go back and read through it again. Take your time and read each topic and scripture reference as many times as you feel necessary. Keep in mind that by doing this, you just might see something new that you overlooked the first time around.
As we journey through the Bible together, I will continue to pray that God’s message will come through to you loud and crystal clear. Until next time, I wish everyone a blessed week!
God bless you!
Sheri
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