Peter Takes Another Risk

October 17, 2015
Acts 10:24-38 KJV 

24 And the morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends. 25 And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped [him]. 26 But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man. 27 And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that were come together. 28 And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean. 29 Therefore came I [unto you] without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for me? 30 And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing, 31 And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God. 32 Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of [one] Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee. 33 Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God. 34 Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: 35 But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. 36 The word which [God] sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:) 37 That word, [I say], ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached; 38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

OBSERVATION QUESTIONS
1) How did Cornelius react before and after the Apostle Peter arrived in Caesarea? (v.24-25)
2) How did Peter respond to Cornelius' greeting and who else did he find assembled in Cornelius' house? (v.26-27)
3) What did Peter say to those assembled in Cornelius' house and what did he ask them? (v.28-29)
4) What was Cornelius' response to Peter? (v.30-33)
5) What did Peter tell those assembled about God and the Lord Jesus Christ (v.34-38)

APPLICATION QUESTIONS
6) Who first witnessed to you about Jesus Christ?
7) What did they say that convinced you of your need for Him in your life?
8) Have you ever refused to share Christ with an unbeliever? If so, why?

LIFE LESSONS
8) The Holy Spirit emboldens and inspires believers to share the Gospel in ways that will convince them that Jesus is real, convict their hearts of sin, and compel them to give their lives to Christ.