He went on the housetop to pray. He saw a vision and the heavens opened. A sheet lowered with all kinds of animals, and God commanded, “Rise Peter; kill and eat.” Peter learned that no one was unclean or common. Peter learned again that the Gospel was for all the nations. Prayer was an essential part of spreading the message of Christ. The apostle Paul spoke of the preparation that Christians need. Paul taught Christians to pray for open doors, to walk in wisdom toward outsiders, and keep one’s speech gracious. Do you lack any of these? Consider the preparation necessary to proclaim the Gospel to the world.

Scripture Reading: Acts 10:34-43 (read by David Johnson)

Lesson by Scott Shifferd

Recorded July 10, 2016 at the Dean Road church of Christ in Jacksonville, FL