the good news

Good morning sisters and brothers,
After a Spirit led adventure that brought him to a room full of gentiles, Peter offers the good news of God's love in Christ to his hungry audience. One thing I notice about the sermons we read in Acts is that they are simple and to the point. Peter explains that Jesus was expected by the prophets, that he was full of God's power during his life to heal and free people from Satan's evil powers, that human leaders crucified him, but God raised him up again. Jesus will be the one who judges everyone at the end of time and forgives us our sins. The message is simple and powerful, and it is for everyone to hear. When we share that message, God can work through us to save others. It doesn't take a theology degree, just a loving heart for God and for others. Hear God's message through Peter, trust God's love for you in Christ, and share that love with your neighbors.

God bless,
Sam

Acts 10:34-43

34Then Peter began to speak to them: "I truly understand that God shows no partiality, 35but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. 36You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ-he is Lord of all. 37That message spread throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John announced: 38how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how he went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.


39We are witnesses to all that he did both in Judea and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree; 40but God raised him on the third day and allowed him to appear, 41not to all the people but to us who were chosen by God as witnesses, and who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. 42He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one ordained by God as judge of the living and the dead. 43All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name."