02 | Acts 10

ACTS 10 STUDY GUIDE

ICE BREAKER

The Name Game: Listen to Episode 2 of the Unschooled & Ordinary Podcast to hear how to play.

SCRIPTURE

PRIMARY TEXT:

Acts 10:1-6, 33-43

SUPPLEMENTAL TEXT:

Proverbs 1:7, Matthew 10:28, Romans 2:4

OBSERVATIONS & APPLICATION

What do we learn about Cornelius?

What does it mean to fear God and why is it important?

Practically speaking, how do you know if you fear God or man?

Read Peter’s statement in Acts 10:34. How does this statement challenge the prevailing cultural belief of that day? How does it still challenge us today?

How can we as believers and as a House Church foster a welcoming environment for all who seek God?

PRAYER

• Pray for God to transform your heart and mind through the reading of His Word.
• Ask God to help you apply the truth of this scripture to your life.

RESOURCES

• NIV Life Application Study Bible
• Blueletterbible.org
• Harris Creek Podcast: “How to Replace the Fear of Man with the Fear of God”

S.O.A.P. METHOD

Use this tool to study God’s Word.

SCRIPTURE

Write which passage of scripture you are reading.

OBSERVATION

What is this text saying? What is the context? How does it fit with the verses before and after it? Are there any commands or instructions?

APPLICATION

How can you apply this verse to your life? What does this mean today? What is God saying to you?

PRAYER

Respond to the passage in prayer. Ask God to help you apply this truth to your life and spend some time listening to what He may be telling you.