Matthew 4:17 Repent, for the kingdom of the heavens is at hand.

Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

Genesis 1:26 “Then God said, “Let us make manin our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion”

Part 1
Cornelius has a vision – Acts 10:1-8

Part 2
Peter has a vision – Acts 10:9-16

John 4:9 For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.

Part 3
Men come from Cornelius – Acts 10:17-23

Ethnocentric

Part 4
Peter goes into a Gentiles house and makes a starling proclamation – Acts 10:27-29

Part 5
Cornelius tells his story – Acts 10:29-33

Part 6
The Gentiles experience Pentecost – Acts 10:34-48

Part 7
“You broke kosher!” – Acts 11:1-18

What is the Holy Spirit up to in this story?

1. The Holy Spirit is clearly speaking
2. The Holy Spirit is preparing hearts
3. The Holy Spirit reveals God’s heart for all people

1. The Holy Spirit is clearly speaking

Genesis 12:3 In you all the peoples of the earth shall be blessed.

“For too long, many in the Church have argued that unity in the Body of Christ across ethnic and class lines is a separate issue from the gospel. There has been the suggestion that we can be reconciled to God without being reconciled to our brothers and sisters in Christ. Scripture doesn’t bear that out.”
- John Perkins, One Blood

“We are one human race. We are one blood, all created from one man, Adam, and we are saved by one blood – the blood of Jesus, the son of God who gave his life to reconcile us to the Father – and to one another.”
- John Perkins, One Blood