We tend to stay near those who act like us, look like us, and talk like us. The interaction between Peter and Cornelius shows us how to share Christ with those beyond who we are used to sharing with. Sharing the Gospel with Gentiles was without a doubt outside the norm for Jews. Peter experiences a dream, then is called to the house of Cornelius, a Gentile. Peter takes action that models for us sharing Christ with those beyond those that we are used to spending time with. Peter takes actions by going to Cornelius home, talking with him, and entering into his home (Acts 10:23-32). Peter acknowledges that with God there is no partiality, rather faith is the common factor not nationality (Acts 10:34-35). Peter proclaims the central truth of Jesus being “lord of all”, (Acts 10:36-43). Peter also acknowledges the role of the Holy Spirit in conversions, (Acts 10:44-48). We use the example of Peter with the Gentiles to guide our next steps in sharing the good news of Jesus: taking action, acknowledging God’s lack of partiality, the central truth about Jesus, and the role of the Holy Spirit. Turning the world upside down requires us seeing beyond ourselves.
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