Acts 10:21
So Peter went down to the men and said, "Here am I, the one you are looking for. Why have you come?"
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 10:21?

2. How does Acts 10:21 demonstrate obedience to God's guidance in our lives?

3. What can we learn from Peter's willingness to meet Cornelius' men?

4. How does Acts 10:21 connect to the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20?

5. In what ways can we be more receptive to God's unexpected plans today?

6. How can Peter's response in Acts 10:21 inspire our daily walk with Christ?

7. How does Acts 10:21 challenge traditional views on Jewish-Gentile relations in early Christianity?

8. What historical context is essential to understanding Acts 10:21?

9. How does Acts 10:21 reflect the theme of divine guidance in the New Testament?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 10?

11. Acts 10:19-20 - What evidence supports the idea that the Holy Spirit can speak audibly, and why do only select individuals claim to hear it?

12. Acts 5:1-11: How can two people suddenly die for lying, and is there any historical or medical evidence supporting such an event?

13. How could David and Abishai enter Saul's camp and take his spear and water jug unnoticed by 3,000 soldiers? (1 Samuel 26:7-12)

14. What does the Bible say about Christian protests?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Peter's response to the men reflect his obedience to God's vision, and how can we apply this obedience in our own lives?

2. In what ways does the account of Peter and Cornelius challenge us to break down cultural or social barriers in our communities?

3. How can we be more attentive to the "divine appointments" God sets in our lives, and what steps can we take to recognize them?

4. Reflect on a time when God changed your perspective on an issue or person. How did this experience shape your faith journey?

5. How can we cultivate a spirit of inquiry like Peter, seeking to understand God's purpose in our interactions with others?1. How does the account of Cornelius and Peter's visions illustrate the theme of divine intervention and revelation?

2. What significance do Peter’s and Cornelius’ visions hold in the context of the expansion of the Gospel to the Gentiles?

3. How does Peter's interaction with Cornelius challenge the societal and religious norms of his time?

4. In today's context, what are some ways we can challenge and overcome cultural or societal barriers to spread the Gospel?

5. What does the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Gentiles imply about God’s acceptance of all people?

6. How does Peter's obedience to the Spirit's instruction demonstrate his faith and surrender to God's will?

7. How does Cornelius' character and his acceptance of the Gospel message challenge our biases and preconceived notions about people from different cultures or religions?

8. Why was the acceptance of Gentiles into the church significant in early Christian history?

9. How can we apply the lesson of inclusion and acceptance from Acts 10 in our daily lives?

10. How does Peter's sermon to the Gentiles help you understand the essence of the Gospel?

11. What does Peter mean when he says, "God does not show favoritism but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right" (Acts 10:34-35)?

12. How does the concept of equality in God's eyes challenge the way we perceive and interact with others?

13. How do the reactions of the Jewish believers to the Holy Spirit falling on the Gentiles reflect on their understanding of God's plan?

14. How does the story of Cornelius encourage believers to remain faithful and prayerful?

15. In what ways does the baptism of the Gentiles symbolize the breaking of religious and cultural barriers?

16. How does this chapter influence your understanding of God’s willingness to accept all who come to Him?

17. What can we learn from the hospitality and respect Cornelius showed to Peter and his companions?

18. How does the conversion of Cornelius and his household reflect on the power of collective faith?

19. How can Peter's willingness to learn, understand, and change be a model for us today when facing new perspectives?

20. How does Acts 10 challenge your current understanding of inclusivity and acceptance in the faith community?

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