Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 10

Personal study: The numbers on the left side are verse numbers.

1 Bible scholar William Barclay notes that in the Roman army a centurion commanded a 100 man century (company). Sixty centuries composed a cohort (battalion) and ten cohorts made up a legion (division) of 6000 men.

Centurions were selected for their courage and loyalty. Note other "godly" centurions in Luke 7:1-10 and Matthew 27:54.

2 "God fearing" meant that he was embracing the Jewish faith but not yet a Jewish convert.

In Acts 17:22-31, what does Paul say about people who seek God?

According to Romans 1:19-20, what can be known about God from nature?

3-6 Strange that the angel did not tell Cornelius the Good News of Christ. Who is given that privilege?

7 Amazing! Cornelius obeys the angel. How respected today is obedience to God’s Word?

9 Peter observed regular times of prayer. How important is that in your Christian life?

How important is prayer in the life of your Church?

What does your Church typically pray for?

11-15 From the context of Peter’s hunger, we would think that this vision was about food, but what was Peter’s interpretation in vs. 28 and 34-35?

16 "Three times…" would indicate full confirmation of the vision, but there would be 3 more confirmations to come. Identify them in these verses:

• 17-21

• 30-33

• 44

27 and 33 Apparently, who had Cornelius invited? What does that tell you about him?

What motivation is needed to invite others?

Note that Cornelius was a godly man, yet he did not have the salvation of Jesus Christ.

34-43 Peter clearly and simply outlines 4 truths about salvation. Identify them here:

1. How was salvation won for us?

2. Who is salvation for?

3. What must we do to receive salvation?

4. What blessing comes with salvation?

47-48 What told Peter that these people were ready for baptism?