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Acts 10 · Grade 4

A Vision on the Housetop

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Cornelius, a centurion of the Italian band, was devout and feared God with all his house. At the ninth hour an angel told him his prayers and gifts had gone up before God. He was to send to Joppa for Simon Peter.

About noon Peter prayed on the housetop and fell into a trance. He saw a sheet let down with animals and birds and heard, "Rise, Peter, kill and eat!" He refused, saying he had never eaten anything unclean. The voice answered, "What God has cleansed, you must not call unclean." While he was pondering, the Spirit told him three men were looking for him.

Peter went to Caesarea. Cornelius had gathered his relatives and friends and fell at Peter's feet. Peter raised him up, saying, "Stand up! I myself am also a man." Peter said God had shown him he should not call any man unholy.

Peter said God shows no favoritism, but in every nation the one who fears him is acceptable. He preached peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all (Acts 10:36). While Peter spoke, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard, and the Jewish believers were amazed. Peter commanded them to be baptized.

Show What You Know

  1. What did the angel say about Cornelius's prayers and gifts?

  2. How many men were looking for Peter?

  3. What did Peter say when Cornelius fell at his feet?

  4. Why were the Jewish believers amazed?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

PeterGodCorneliusSpirit
  1. , a centurion of the Italian band, was devout and feared God with all his house.
  2. At the ninth hour an angel told him his prayers and gifts had gone up before .
  3. He was to send to Joppa for Simon .
  4. While Peter spoke, the Holy fell on all who heard, and the Jewish believers were amazed.

Think About It

  1. God taught Peter not to call any person unclean. Are there people you have been tempted to look down on?

  2. Cornelius gathered his family and friends to hear Peter. Who could you invite to hear about Jesus?

Memory Verse

All the prophets testify about him, that through his name everyone who believes in him will receive remission of sins.”

Acts 10:43 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for the lesson of Good News for Cornelius. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What does it mean that God shows no favoritism?
  • How did God prepare both Cornelius and Peter?

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