Acts 11:1-18
Peter reports to the church in Jerusalem his vision that caused him to embrace Christians who have not circumcised. The Jerusalem Christians praised God for opening the door to faith even to Gentiles.
Acts 10:44-48
While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell on all those who heard the word. They of the circumcision who believed were amazed, as many as came with Peter, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was also poured out on the Gentiles. For they heard them speaking in other languages and magnifying God. Then Peter answered, "Can any man forbid the water, that these who have received the Holy Spirit as well as we should not be baptized?" He commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ.
Mark 13:24-37 Seasons (Donovan)
This is a special season of the year. We call it Fall, because this is the time of year when the leaves fall from the trees. Fall is a beautiful time, because many leaves turn colors before they "fall" to the ground. Did anyone here notice leaves turning color this Fall? What were some of the colors that you saw? (Red, yellow, orange). For the next few months, most of the trees won't have any leaves. We'll miss the leaves, won't we!
Acts 10:34-43
Peter acknowledges his new understanding that God is accessible to all believers, Jew or Gentile. He tells that to a group of Gentiles, ending by saying, "Everyone who believes in Jesus will receive forgiveness."
Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48
Cornelius, a Roman centurion, became a believer (10:25-26). Peter acknowledges his new understanding that God is accessible to all believers, Jew or Gentile (10:34-35). God gives the gift of the Holy Spirit to Gentiles (10:44-48).
Acts 9:36-43
Tabitha (also known as Dorcas), a faithful disciple, died. Peter called her to arise, and she opened her eyes and arose. Many people from Joppa heard about this, and became believers.
Acts 9:1-20
Saul received authority to arrest Christians in Damascus. As he traveled there, he saw a vision of Jesus, who made himself known to Saul. Saul lost his sight, but became a Christian. He then regained his sight.
Acts 8:26-40
An angel directed Philip to the road to Gaza, where Philip encountered an Ethiopian eunuch. Philip taught him the scriptures. The Ethiopian, noting the presence of water, asked to be baptized, and Philip baptized him.
Acts 8:5-8, 14-17
Philip went to Samaria to preach and heal––with excellent results (8:5-8). The Jerusalem apostles sent Peter and John to disciple the Samaritans. Peter and John laid hands on the Samaritans, who then received the Holy Spirit.
Acts 8:14-17
The Jerusalem apostles, hearing that there were believers in Samaria, sent Peter and John to disciple them. Peter and John laid hands on the Samaritans, who then received the Holy Spirit.