Gentiles Receive the Holy Spirit

Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Acts 10:39-48 KJV 

39 And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree: 40 Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly; 41 Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God, [even] to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead. 42 And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God [to be] the Judge of quick and dead. 43 To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins. 44 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. 45 And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost. 46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, 47 Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? 48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.

OBSERVATION QUESTIONS
1) The Apostle Peter began to preach to Cornelius the centurion and his household. After telling them about Jesus, what else did the apostle tell the gentiles about the resurrected Lord? (v.39-43)
2) What happened as Peter was speaking? (v.44-46)
3) What did Peter say in response to what was happening? (v.47-48)

APPLICATION QUESTIONS
4) Have you received the Holy Spirit since you believed on the Lord Jesus for your salvation? Why, or why not.

LIFE LESSONS
5) The Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Holy Trinity.
6) The Holy Spirit infills every believer who asks for Him.
7) The Holy Spirit teaches and enables the believer to live the Christian life.