Grace Church Eden Prairie

Juan Cuevas describes how, in Acts 10, God begins breaking down the barrier that had long separated the Jewish people from the rest of the world. Through the story of Cornelius and Peter, we see that the gospel is truly for everyone. Although Cornelius was an honorable and devout man who sincerely sought God, he still needed to hear the message of Jesus to be saved. This reminds us that being a good person or practicing religion is not the same as salvation. God prepares both men for this moment. While Cornelius is instructed by an angel to send for Peter, Peter receives a vision showing that what was once considered unclean is now made clean. This vision reveals that God is opening the door for the Gentiles to hear and receive the good news of Jesus. Anyone who trusts in Christ becomes part of God’s family. Acts 10 invites us to recognize our need for Jesus, because no amount of good works can remove the barrier between God and us. It also encourages believers as they share their faith. God often works in pe