Peter and Cornelius

In verses 25-43, Peter and Cornelius discuss the events leading up to their unprecedented meeting together.

Road Trip

In verses 23-24, we read about Peter’s overnight road trip to visit Cornelius.

Connect the Dots

Peter is wondering about the vision, but things start making sense in verses 17-22.

He is invited to visit Cornelius, a faithful Gentile.

Peter is just beginning to understand that the vision is opening the kingdom of God to non-Jews.

Cornelius the Gentile

In verses 1-8, we read about the centurion named Cornelius.

It’s significant that he receives a vision from God.  He’s a Gentile.

Cornelius wisely obeys the vision and sends representatives to Simon the tanner’s house.

Outline of Acts 10

1. Cornelius has a vision
2. Peter has a vision
3. Peter visits Cornelius