The Holy Spirit, Peter, and Cornelius in Acts 11 video discussion

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The lectionary reading for Easter 5 in Year C is Acts 11.1–18, Peter’s recounting of the story of his meeting with Cornelius. From Easter to Pentecost, we are encouraged to focus on these readings from Acts.

This text comes at a pivotal moment in the story of Acts. It is part of the last major part of the ‘Petrine’ narrative; after chapter 12, Peter is mentioned only once (in Acts 15) as the focus switches to Paul. But we have already met Paul, and this episode forms a bridge, setting up the importance of the ministry to the Gentiles—since God offers the invitation to repentance and new life, and receiving the Spirit, to all, without distinction.

My study on the importance of ‘God shows no partiality’, mentioned in the discussion, can be found here.

Later this week, I will post on the blog an interview with Steve Walton exploring the theology and significance of Acts.

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  1. Talking of numbers, it seems appropriate that the sevenfold Spirit should descend on Cornelius’ household when Peter + 6 present themselves. It is almost like the Menorah has moved from inside the Temple and presented itself at the court of the Gentiles.

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