In Acts Chapter 9, the story of Saul’s conversion is the main focus. We are told that while he was journeying near Damascus, the Lord spoke to him. A bright light came from the skies and those who were accompanying Saul were overwhelmed as they could hear a voice, but they could not see who was speaking. Acts Chapter 10 is about Peter and his interaction with Cornelius. Cornelius was a centurion of the Italian band. The author tells us that he was a God-fearing man who, although not a Jew and not circumcised, practiced some Jewish traditions along with his household. He renounced idolatry and prayed to God. He was visited by an angel of God during his prayers and was told to look for Simon Peter who would tell him what God had wanted him to
…show more content…
During this time, the Jews were regarded as a favored people and many thought that salvation was only meant for them. As a result, the other apostles were not pleased with Peter’s actions. However, after Peter’s experience with Cornelius, things changed and God commanded that the Word was to be preached to everyone – not just the Jews. The other apostles were reluctant about this at first, but they accepted it after Peter told them of his experience. Acts Chapter 12 tells the story of Peter being imprisoned by Herod Agrippa, who was the grandson of Herod the Great. Although he did not practice any type of religion, Agrippa was known for being a strict observer of Jewish ceremonies as well as his cruelty toward Christians. He had killed James, the brother of John, who was one of the three apostles that was very dear to Jesus. This pleased the Jews who believed that Christians were subversive to Jewish traditions. Because Herod wanted to be popular among the people, he captured Peter and intended to have him killed as well. Acts Chapter 13 discusses the ministry in Antioch, which started with teachers who had journeyed together, including Barnabas, Simeon, and Paul. The disciples of Christ prayed and fasted about their ministry. Acts Chapter 14 opens up in much the same way that the previous chapter ends. Paul and Barnabas are in a synagogue
During this time, the Jews were regarded as a favored people and many thought that salvation was only meant for them. As a result, the other apostles were not pleased with Peter’s actions. However, after Peter’s experience with Cornelius, things changed and God commanded that the Word was to be preached to everyone – not just the Jews. The other apostles were reluctant about this at first, but they accepted it after Peter told them of his experience. Acts Chapter 12 tells the story of Peter being imprisoned by Herod Agrippa, who was the grandson of Herod the Great. Although he did not practice any type of religion, Agrippa was known for being a strict observer of Jewish ceremonies as well as his cruelty toward Christians. He had killed James, the brother of John, who was one of the three apostles that was very dear to Jesus. This pleased the Jews who believed that Christians were subversive to Jewish traditions. Because Herod wanted to be popular among the people, he captured Peter and intended to have him killed as well. Acts Chapter 13 discusses the ministry in Antioch, which started with teachers who had journeyed together, including Barnabas, Simeon, and Paul. The disciples of Christ prayed and fasted about their ministry. Acts Chapter 14 opens up in much the same way that the previous chapter ends. Paul and Barnabas are in a synagogue