Lesson 193: Acts 10:38
The Blueprint — The Verse
How God anointed JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. More of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
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The Context — The History
Peter preaches in Caesarea Maritima to Gentile centurion Cornelius — a breakthrough in mission. Roman officers represented empire; Peter declares JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. More as Lord over spiritual oppression and sickness.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
After Cornelius's vision and Peter's rooftop revelation, Peter enters a Gentile home and summarizes Jesus' ministry from John's baptism through crucifixion and resurrectionResurrection is God’s act of raising the dead to new life — first seen in Christ’s victory over the grave, and ultimately fulfilled when all humanity is raised for judgment, transformation, and eternal destiny. More, emphasizing Spirit-anointed good works.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;
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And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree:
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Discussion
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How did Jesus' doing good challenge religious boundaries?
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Where do you see people under the devil's power needing ChristJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. More?
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What does God's presence with JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. More promise for your service?
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