The Dividing Wall is Knocked Down

Complementary Old Testament Passage:

Leviticus 11

Sermon Outline:

1. God never changes and neither does morality
2. We must bow before God’s revelation
3. The ceremonial laws of the Old Testament pointed to the need for Christ
4. The people of God are to be set apart as a peculiar family
5. Christ was given authority to rule and redeem all people

Family Discussion Questions:

1. Who was Cornelius?
2. What vision did Peter see? What was God teaching him?
3. What did Peter preach to Cornelius and the people in his house?
4. How did God prove to Peter that people from other countries could also join God’s family?
5. What did Peter do to show that the people from Cornelius’ house were now part of the family of God?
6. Some people in Jerusalem were upset with Peter. Why?
7. Does right and wrong ever change?
8. What is the main difference between the commands of the Old Testament and New Testament?
9. How was a person saved in the Old Testament?
10. What were the food and clothing laws in the Old Testament teaching God’s people?
11. Some people teach that we need to create certain churches for certain types of people. What does this passage say about that idea?
12. Since no one is born into God’s family, how can a person be added to it?