Peter and Cornelius Became Friends

At first, the church was made up of just Jews. They believed Jesus was the Messiah and that He fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies. They were still learning that God's Kingdom, inaugurated by Jesus, would be a global kingdom that included both Jews and Gentiles. The story of Peter and Cornelius shows an important step in the expansion of the early church as Jews like Peter came to understand that Gentiles were to be a part of the church also.

Peter and Cornelius Become Friends Story Summary

Cornelius was a Roman centurion who loved God, but he was a Gentile so he couldn’t worship with or be friends with the Jews. His story will help kids understand that Jesus broke the barriers that separate people and invites everyone into His kingdom.

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