October 15, 2023
Good News | Acts 10:19-48
The One You Least Expect
God was blowing Peter’s mind! Not only was lobster, shrimp, and bacon now ‘on the table’ for Jewish Christians, but Gentiles (non-Jewish persons) were also welcome to become Christians. Until this point, there had only been Jewish believers. The Holy Spirit made Peter re-process the message of Jesus and how He is for all people, every tribe, and every tongue – anyone who will trust Him. It turns out that this has been God’s plan all along.
Songs for this week: Spotify
- Have you ever had the experience of worshiping with Christians from (or in) another country? Describe what that was like.
- Peter (along with the other Christians) was stuck in his ways, and God had to blast him out of them. Is there a chance you could be stuck in your ways? Is it possible that God is working at blasting you out of your old ways?
- Explain Peter’s words: “God does not show favoritism but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right.”
- Cornelius was a Roman Centurion, part of Team Evil, yet God chose to include him. Who represents ‘Team Evil’ in your life? Are you able to pray for God’s work in their life?
- What do you make of the Spirit’s work in this story (visions, power, tongues)? Do you find yourself longing for more of His involvement in our life together?
Share with a friend
Recent Sermons
Acts 20:32-38 - For three weeks, we explore what Jesus says about money. This week, Paul’s final message highlights contentment, hard work, and caring for the weak.
Luke 2:22-40 - This week we reflect on the quiet faithfulness of Joseph and Mary as they bring Jesus to the temple. In this moment of ordinary obedience, God meets them with extraordinary hope through Simeon and Anna.
Matthew 1:18-25 - God puts His people on the go. Explore God’s call to Joseph and how an ordinary life is drawn into a greater mission and purpose.
Luke 1:39-45-Unexpectedly pregnant before she was married, Mary’s life was in upheaval. God sent her to Elizabeth, who would encourage her with a blessing.
Luke 1:26-38 - This Christmas, discover how God is on the move—sending Gabriel to Mary in Nazareth and inviting ordinary people into the greatest story ever told. Explore Mary’s costly yet courageous “yes” and what it reveals about the Christian life.
Luke 1:5-17 - The first Christmas bursts to life with promise and purpose—God sets His plan in motion, beginning in Jerusalem with an elderly priest and a miraculous birth announcement. Excitement is rising, and the story is just beginning.
