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Explore Acts 10 and Peter's encounter with Cornelius to challenge the concepts of clean vs. unclean, highlighting the transformative power available through Jesus' redemption and the Holy Spirit. Discover how embracing this power can help conquer feelings of inadequacy and insecurity.
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Insecurity – R.I.P 2-6-11
Cornelius – the Gentile • Jesus only delivered the offer of redemption to the Jews – Matt 15:24 – little dogs? • Jews were forbidden to eat with Gentiles – Acts 10:28 • Cornelius was a just and devout man, but with no promise of redemption • The Jews liked him, and he was better than others, but he was still unclean
Peter – a disciple of Christ • He was chosen by God to serve as one of Jesus’ core group (Pete, Jim, John) • He was with Him the night He was arrested • He gave up everything to follow Jesus • He tried to defend Jesus when others didn’t • He preached a great sermon in Acts 2 • A spiritual giant in many eyes
They Meet • Verse 24 - The “spiritual giant” meets the lowly Gentile and Cornelius falls down to worship him • Peter immediately corrects him
Insecurity – R.I.P • Clean/Unclean had a definition in Peter’s mind that God had to remove – Acts 10:15 – What God has cleaned YOU MUST NOT call common • Romans 7:13-8:4
Which one has more power? • Paul’s perception of his “poor performance” • OR • Jesus Blood and the Power of the Holy Spirit
Which one has more power? • Your feelings of insecurity and inadequacy • OR • Jesus Blood and the Power of the Holy Spirit