Read Acts 10.17-43. In verse 19: Since he was still thinking about the vision, Peter got his first signal of their presence directly from the Spirit. In verse 20: He was to go without hesitation, which means no delay, distinctions, or objections (v.29, Jas 2.4). In verse 22: Compare v. 2. In verse 23: Peter's hospitality already begins to diminish the boundary, unless it is assumed the "slave" and "devout soldier" (v. 7) were Jews (v. 28). In verses 25-26: Worship here could simply mean acknowledgment of authority in oriental homage, but it could imply a blasphemous confusion of a mortal and God (14.15). In verse 28: The boundaries of what is lawful in relationships between Jews and gentiles were drawn carefully in various Jewish traditions, but few were so strict as to prevent association or visits (see Jesus in Lk 7.7). In verse 34: In Det 10.17, not showing partiality means dispensing justice fairly, without regard to social standing. The Christians saw this principle as lying behind God's readiness to receive the gentiles who did righteous acts (vv. 4, 31; Rom 2.10-11). In verses 36-43: This is one of the most compact summaries of early Christian preaching. In verse 36: God's message to the people of Israel in Jesus Christ was peace (Lk 1.79; 2.14; 7.50; 8.48; 10.5-6; 19.38; 24.36). In verses 37-38: Jesus' anointing or being made messiah was God's work after John's baptism (Lk 2.20, 21-22). God was with him is a scriptural phrase emphasizing God's agency (Acts 7.9). In verse 41: Chosen by God as witnesses refers to those who were witnesses to the resurrection, especially the twelve apostles (Lk 24.48; Acts 1.8, 22; 2.32; 3.15; 5.32). In verse 42: The people here are Israel. Jesus' role as ultimate judge is also underscored in 17.31. In verse 43: Luke continues the emphasis on all prophets (Lk 24.27, 44), now as ratifying the radical message of forgiveness for everyone through faith (Rom 3.21-26). Comments or Questions..
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