1. What is the meaning of Acts 10:5?

2. Why did God instruct Cornelius to send for Simon Peter in Acts 10:5?

3. How does Acts 10:5 demonstrate God's plan for spreading the Gospel?

4. What role does obedience play in Cornelius's response to God's command in Acts 10:5?

5. How can we discern God's guidance in our lives, like Cornelius in Acts 10:5?

6. How does Acts 10:5 connect to the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20?

7. Why did God choose Cornelius, a Gentile, to receive a vision in Acts 10:5?

8. How does Acts 10:5 challenge the Jewish-Gentile divide in early Christianity?

9. What is the significance of sending for Peter in Acts 10:5?

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

11. Who was Cornelius in the Bible?

12. What is Jaffa's biblical significance?

13. If Leviticus 11 is God's eternal command, why does Acts 10:9-16 appear to contradict these dietary laws?

14. Who was Simon the Tanner in the Bible?1. How does Cornelius' character and actions prior to his vision prepare him for God's message, and what can we learn from this about living a life that is receptive to God's guidance?

2. In what ways does Peter's willingness to stay with Simon the tanner challenge us to break down social and cultural barriers in our own lives?

3. How does the instruction to send for Peter illustrate the theme of divine timing and preparation in God's plan? Can you think of a time when you experienced God's perfect timing?

4. What does the inclusion of Gentiles in the early church teach us about the nature of the gospel and its reach? How can we apply this understanding in our evangelism efforts today?

5. Reflect on a time when you felt God was leading you in a specific direction. How did you respond, and what was the outcome? How can Acts 10:5 encourage you to be more obedient to God's guidance in the future?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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