Discussion Questions

Discuss the story in small groups using the following questions. {10–15 minutes}

1. Who was Cornelius? Why did God send visions to Cornelius and Peter? What did they see in those visions? What did God want Peter to see clearly?
   Takeaway

   God used visions to make clear that Gentiles were now clean.
2. What happened when Peter preached about Jesus to Cornelius? What does the Holy Spirit falling on Cornelius tell us about whom the gospel is for?
   Takeaway

   The good news about Jesus is for both Jews and Gentiles.
3. Why is it so important that Cornelius, a Gentile, could be part of God’s kingdom? Why is it so important that Peter (a Jew) and Cornelius could share a meal together?
   Takeaway

   Cornelius’s story shows that Jews and Gentiles can eat as one people in God’s kingdom.

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