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 Eleven (Verses 1-18).
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) Be able to gather from Peter's own account of the conversion of the household of Cornelius, what was the purpose of the baptism of the Holy Spirit on the Gentiles.
For your convenience, here is a summary of Acts 11:1-18...
The apostles and brethren in Judea soon hear of the Gentiles' conversion. When Peter returns to Jerusalem, brethren who are "of the circumcision" (i.e., Jewish Christians) take issue with his eating with uncircumcised men. Peter carefully explains the sequence of events, including the vision in Joppa and the manner in which the Spirit fell upon the Gentiles as he began to speak to them. The baptism of the Spirit on the Gentiles is understood to indicate that Gentiles are now allowed to hear the words of salvation, and that they can repent in order to have life (1-18).
REVIEW QUESTIONS:
1) What had the apostles and brethren in Judea heard? (Acts 11:1)
2) When Peter returned to Jerusalem, who contended with him? Why? (Acts 11:2-3)
3) How did Peter recount the events that had happened? (Acts 11:4)
4) What happened while Peter was praying in Joppa? (Acts 11:5)
5) What did he see as he observed it closely? (Acts 11:6)
6) What did a voice tell Peter to do? How did Peter respond? (Acts 11:7-8)
7) What was Peter then told? (Acts 11:9)
8) How many times was this repeated? (Acts 11:10)
9) What happened at that very moment? (Acts 11:11)
10) What did the Spirit tell Peter to do? Who went with him? (Acts 11:12)
11) Upon arriving at the man's house, what was Peter and his companions told? (Acts 11:13)
12) What was Cornelius told Peter would tell him? (Acts 11:14)
13) What happened as Peter began to speak? (Acts 11:15)
14) What did that bring to Peter's remembrance? (Acts 11:16)
15) What conclusion did Peter draw? What did those who heard him conclude? (Acts 11:17-18)
After completing this week's study, go back and read through the material 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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