Movatterモバイル変換

Acts 8:35
Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.

Matthew 5:2
And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,

Ephesians 6:19,20
And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, …

Of a.

Deuteronomy 10:17
For the LORD your Godis God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward:

Deuteronomy 16:19
Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous.

2 Chronicles 19:7
Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and doit: forthere is no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.

I now truly understand:
Peter's statement reflects a revelation and a deepened comprehension of God's will. This understanding comes after a vision he received in Joppa, where God showed him a sheet with unclean animals, instructing him to eat. This vision symbolized the removal of the Jewish dietary laws as a barrier to fellowship with Gentiles. It signifies Peter's personal growth and the unfolding of God's inclusive plan.

that God does not show favoritism:
This phrase underscores a foundational truth about God's character. In the Jewish context, there was a belief in their unique status as God's chosen people. However, Peter's declaration aligns with the broader biblical narrative that God's love and salvation are available to all humanity. This echoes Old Testament prophecies, such asIsaiah 49:6, which speaks of being a light to the Gentiles. It also connects with New Testament teachings, likeRomans 2:11, where Paul states that God shows no partiality. This understanding is pivotal for the early church's mission to spread the Gospel beyond Jewish communities.

• The scene unfolds in the home of Cornelius, a Gentile centurion to whom an angel had appeared (Acts 10:1-6).

• Peter has just walked in, already astonished that the Holy Spirit orchestrated identical visions for two men from utterly different backgrounds (Acts 10:19-20, 30-33).

• His opening words signal a turning point: the apostle who once recoiled at the thought of entering a Gentile house (Acts 10:28) is now ready to deliver God’s message without hesitation, echoing how Philip “opened his mouth” to preach to the Ethiopian (Acts 8:35).

• The moment highlights God’s pattern of choosing willing messengers rather than perfect ones—He refines His servants as they obey (compareJonah 3:1-3).

• Peter moves from head knowledge to heart conviction. Three rooftop visions (Acts 10:9-16) finally click; the sheet of “unclean” animals has pointed to people, not food.

• Spiritual insight often arrives through obedient steps: only after Peter travels to Caesarea does he grasp the fuller meaning (John 7:17).

• This dawning awareness parallels Paul’s prayer that believers may “receive the spirit of wisdom and revelation” (Ephesians 1:17-18) and the promise that the Spirit “searches all things” and reveals them to us (1 Corinthians 2:10).

• The declaration upends centuries of cultural and religious boundary lines. God’s covenant had always planned blessing for “all families of the earth” (Genesis 12:3), yet many in Israel missed that global horizon.

• Peter affirms what Moses taught: “The LORD your God … shows no partiality” (Deuteronomy 10:17). Paul later echoes the same truth: “For there is no favoritism with God” (Romans 2:11).

• Divine impartiality does not erase distinctions of ethnicity or history, but it does level the ground at the cross: “There is neither Jew nor Greek … for you are all one in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:28).

• Practically, the verse calls believers to mirror God’s heart—welcoming all who fear Him and practice righteousness (Acts 10:35), refusing prejudices that contradict the gospel (James 2:1-4).

Acts 10:34 records the instant Peter recognizes God’s impartial love. Set in a Gentile home, the verse announces that the Good News is for every nation, breaking barriers Israel—and sometimes the church—has erected. God’s redemptive plan has always been global; Peter’s confession simply catches up with that reality. The passage invites us to celebrate and live out the same impartial grace, extending Christ’s welcome to everyone He brings across our path.