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Peter Visits Cornelius

In Acts 10:1–48, God directs the Roman centurion Cornelius in Caesarea to send for Simon Peter. God prepares Peter through a vision. Peter visits Cornelius, explains that God shows no partiality and welcomes people from every nation, and announces the good news about Jesus Christ. While Peter is speaking, the Holy Spirit comes upon the Gentile hearers. Peter then orders them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ.

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Print Peter Visits Cornelius: 4-Scene Story Sheet

Cornelius kneeling in prayer inside his home while an angel gives him a message; two household servants and a devout soldier are ready to receive his instructions.

Cornelius Receives a Reassuring Message

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Peter on a rooftop in Joppa looks toward a large sheet-like object lowered from heaven with various animals and creatures inside, representing Acts 10:9–16.

Peter’s Rooftop Vision

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Peter meeting Cornelius’s two household servants and a devout soldier at Simon the tanner’s house in Joppa.

Peter Meets Cornelius’s Messengers

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Cornelius welcomes Peter inside his house while his relatives and close friends gather to listen; Cornelius rises from a respectful bow as Peter tells him to stand.

Cornelius Gathers His Household

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Peter speaking inside Cornelius’s house to Cornelius’s relatives, close friends, and guests from different backgrounds, illustrating Acts 10:34–43.

Good News for Every Nation

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Peter speaks to Cornelius’s household as Gentile hearers receive the Holy Spirit, praise God, and surprise the circumcised believers who came with Peter.

The Holy Spirit Comes While Peter Speaks

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Baptism in the Name of Jesus Christ from Peter Visits Cornelius Bible coloring page

Baptism in the Name of Jesus Christ

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Acts 10:1-48

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