Cornelius and his friends are brought into the assembly and Peter learns that there is no longer a distinction between the Jew and the Greek (Gentile). After assuring the hearts of the Jewish Christians at Jerusalem that the work with the Gentiles is of God, we have the record of the assembly being formed at Antioch. It was here that the disciples (followers) of the Lord Jesus were first called Christians.
1. Peter had trouble understanding how it was that Gentiles, who were outside of God’s blessing under the law, should now be brought into blessing. What position did the Syrophenician woman take before the Lord Jesus when she sought His blessing for her daughter? Matthew 15:___
2. When Peter came to Cornelius’s house, the centurion fell on his feet to worship him, but Peter would not allow him to do so. The Lord quoted Scripture when being tempted of Satan to clearly show that only who should be worshipped? Luke 4:___
3. Several Jewish disciples went with Peter when he went to the centurion’s home. What is needed in order that a matter may be established as true? Matthew 18:___
4. The result of the scattering of the believers during Saul’s persecution served to bring the gospel to the Gentile city of Antioch. Even though Paul found himself in trouble, even in prison for the Lord’s sake, what did he have to say was not bound? 2 Timothy 2:___
5. When the assembly heard about the work of God among many in Antioch, they sent Barnabas to be a help to them. What instructions did the Lord Jesus give to Peter concerning His followers? John 21:___