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Cornelius

A Roman centurion who prayed, gave to the poor, and opened the door for the Gentiles.

The story

1. A devout soldier Acts 10:1-2

   He prays and gives, a Gentile outside God's people.

2. An angel at three o'clock Acts 10:3-8

   Terrified, he is told to send for Peter.

3. Waiting with his household Acts 10:24

   He gathers relatives and close friends.

4. At Peter's feet Acts 10:25-26

   He bows; Peter says, I too am a man.

5. The Spirit falls Acts 10:44-48

   Gentiles receive the Spirit and are baptized.

6. Repentance that leads to life Acts 11:18

   Jerusalem hears and glorifies God.

Key verses

“Now therefore we are all here in the presence of God to hear all that you have been commanded by the Lord.” Acts 10:33 (ESV)

Read together: Acts 10:1-2 · Acts 10:3-8 · Acts 10:24 · Acts 10:25-26 · Acts 10:44-48 · Acts 11:18

Questions to sit with

1. Cornelius was devout and generous and still needed to hear about Jesus. What does that say about good people you know?
2. He gathered everyone he loved to listen. Who would you bring?

Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible, © 2001 by Crossway. Used by permission.