Free group study handout
Acts 10: Group Study Handout
How to use: read Acts 10 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.
Overview
Cornelius, a centurion in Caesarea, has a vision of an angel (vv. 1-4). The angel tells him to send men to Joppa for Simon Peter (vv.
Key verse
“Peter opened his mouth and said, “Truly I perceive that God doesn’t show favoritism;”
Acts 10:34 (WEB)
Outline
- Acts 10:1–8 Cornelius's Vision and Call to Peter
- Acts 10:9–23 Peter's Vision and Preparation
- Acts 10:24–33 Peter Arrives at Cornelius's House
- Acts 10:34–43 Peter Preaches to the Gentiles
- Acts 10:44–48 The Holy Spirit Falls on Gentiles
Discussion questions
- In v2, how is Cornelius described in terms of his character and actions?
- What does the voice tell Peter to do in v13, and how does Peter respond?
- Peter’s statement in v28 about 'unholy or unclean': what implications does this have for Jewish-Gentile relations?
- In v44, what does it mean that the Holy Spirit fell on those who heard the word?
- When have you felt challenged by a belief, like Peter with 'unclean' animals in v14?
Go deeper
Passages that echo Acts 10: Acts 2, Isaiah 44, Luke 4.
Before next time: read Acts 11.