Thought

Peter was praying one day when he received a vision. God revealed that he shouldn’t call anyone unclean, because God was bringing all people (whether Jewish or not) into His family. God gave Peter this memorable vision to show that the old laws were giving way to a wonderful new covenant. People would not be saved from their sins by following rules; they would receive salvation when they trusted in God’s Son, Jesus! God wants everyone to come to know Him and be part of His family.

Word

Acts 11:16 NIV

Then I remembered what the Lord had said: “John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”

Question

What does "unclean" mean?

From what you’ve read in the Bible, what do you think it meant when Jewish people called someone or something “unclean”? (See Leviticus 11; Judges 13; and Matthew 23:27.)

Challenge

Try a food that you’ve never tasted and share it with someone else.

Prayer

God, thank You for opening Your kingdom to anyone who believes. Amen.