None Excluded

Acts 10:34-36

God illustrates often throughout the bible that he accepts anyone who seeks him. This was a completely new perspective for the Jewish believers after Christ’s resurrection.  Many gentiles were believing the Good News and being rewarded for their faith, much like the widow in our passage from yesterday. Just as Peter learned to welcome outsiders into the Church, so should we examine our hearts for prejudice and remember how the Lord loves to use unlikely candidates for his purposes.

Questions for further thought:
1. Is there a group of people that you think don’t belong in the body of believers? 
2. What reasons do you have for this belief? Does scripture support your perspective?  

​Challenge: Read Matthew 28:18-20. Jesus himself commands us to “make disciples of all nations” which could also be translated as “all peoples.” There shouldn’t be anyone we aren’t willing to tell about the love of Christ and the freedom we experience through him!