Sunday, August 18, 2019

18 August 2019 - ENCS

Pastor Josh shared conclusions as well as some facts
Primarily based on the tenth chapter in the book of Acts
Cornelius was a devout man who continually prayed
An angel of the Lord appeared yet he was not afraid
The angel told him to send for Simon Peter by the sea
Peter was praying on his roof when a vision he did see

Animals from heaven while God was saying “kill and eat"
Peter refused as per Jewish law, it would be unclean meat
Josh asked how often we disobey God due to tradition
We should accept His word without so much suspicion
What God has made clean is good, per verse fifteen
Three times by Peter the vision was eventually seen

Due to faith, Cornelius gathered his friends and family
Trusting that unknown Peter would show up eventually 
Cornelius erred when into the house Peter did enter
By worshipping Peter instead of making God the centre
Peter corrected him and then conclusions he did share
Nobody can be unclean, as for all of us God does care

This was a major turning point in Peter’s life and ministry
With Cornelius and guests, Peter shared Jesus’ history
That all of the major prophets bore witness, he did note
All who believe in Christ are forgiven, Peter did quote
The Holy Spirit came on all present, per verse forty four
It was available to everyone, a sign none could ignore