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Introduction
When someone is lost, truly lost, they need to be rescued.
The problem is that most people have no idea what to do when they are lost.
For about 2 years I was privileged to be part of a disaster relief organization in Texas.
One training we were all required to have was search and rescue training.
In that training you learn the best methods to find a lost person.
You also learn why it can be so difficult to find someone who is lost.
There are two basic problems with the same outcome.
1 - The person will not admit they are lost.
This person confidently moves forward, and gets even more lost.
2 - The person panics and keeps wandering around, getting even more lost.
The best thing you can do when you are lost, is sit and wait.
The chances of being found are much higher.
However, very few people sit and wait.
This truth plays out in the Spiritual realm as well.
People don’t just wait for God to rescue them.
They often pursue activities and ideas that lead them into greater and greater darkness.
But here’s the thing.
God rescues the lost.
That’s what He does!
That’s what the Gospel of Jesus Christ is all about!
Mankind is sinful and corrupt.
We are separated from God, alienated from Him, we are His enemies!
The only hope we have of reconciliation with God lies in Jesus Christ!
For people to trust in Christ, they must hear the gospel.
Last week we saw Peter and Cornelius brought together.
We saw the barriers between them broken down by Christ.
We ran out of time and didn’t quite finish the section.
So we want to pick up the story in v. 30.
We are called to share Christ with everyone.
In this passage.
That is what Peter does.
When we share Christ, people get saved.
In this passage.
That is what Peter does.
When we share Christ, people get saved.
When people get saved, God is glorified.
When God is glorified, we are blessed.
This passage is about lost people being saved.
It is about sinners becoming saints, and aliens becoming sons.
Last week we talked about the barriers that were preventing Peter and Cornelius.
We saw how God removed Peter’s mental barriers through the Spirit’s command and the angel’s communication.
We saw the cultural barriers begin to break down as Peter crosses them to enter Cornelius’ house and communicates the truth about those barriers.
As we begin this morning we find Peter, through the power of the Holy Spirit, …
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Crushing the barrier vv.
30-33
Once we know there is a barrier, and we know what it is, we need to crush it.
READ vv.
30-32
Here we learn a new piece of information about Cornelius.
When Cornelius had the vision, he was fasting.
This shines even more light on his character.
What he has displayed is described by Jesus in , (pp.
1116-1117).
, (pp.
1116-1117)
This is Cornelius!
He was a better “Jew” than some of their religious leaders!
Cornelius recounts his experience for Petter.
This is almost word for word.
The only variation is on the end.
In v. 6 the angel said that Peter would tell Cornelius “what he must do”.
Here Cornelius says Peter would “speak to you”.
Some manuscript difference here as well.
No major differences.
Peter needs to hear what was said to Cornelius.
This will give him an open door to preach the message God has called him to preach.
The gospel.
READ v. 33
Having recounted the angel’s message, Cornelius explains his actions.
He sent for Peter immediately.
There is no benefit in delaying obedience when God commands.
I love that Cornelius commends Peter for coming.
“Well” is the idea of rightly or correctly.
He’s saying, “Peter, you did the right thing.”
God brought them all together.
Now it is time for Peter to preach the message.
As Peter preaches, Cornelius and those present will hear.
“Hear” is an active verb.
The sense is to hear with intention.
This isn’t a passive thing where they sit back and let Peter talk.
This word implies an edge-of-the-seat eagerness.
This is leg bouncing, fidgeting energy just waiting for direction.
All they need is for Peter to tell them what to do.
I love this commitment to hear and act instead of just passively allowing sound to enter the ear canal.
Are we committed to putting the truth we hear into practice?
There are barriers to the gospel.
There are barriers to the gospel.
There are barriers to the gospel.
Those barriers need to be identified and demolished.
For Cornelius, the barrier was a need to hear the clear Gospel message.
To destroy this barrier God prepared Peter to come and preach the gospel.
But first…
For Peter, the barrier was a hatred of Gentiles.
To remove this barrier God demonstrated that no one He cleanses is common or unclean.
Peter obeys the Lord.
He shows up in Caesarea and meets Cornelius.
Peter finally understands that the gospel is for everyone!
Do we have this understanding?
With his new understanding, Peter begins to preach.
As he does, we learn that…
That friend, that relative, that co-worker; they may not be around tomorrow.
Whatever barrier prevents you and I from sharing the gospel, remove it.
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