Descriptors.

Today we'll do a quick recap of Simon Peter's sermon, as explained by Pastor Benji during service. I'd recommend that you read Peter's words for yourself: they can be found in Acts 10.

In introducing the household of Cornelius to the gospel of Jesus Christ, Peter described the following:

The Sovreignty of Jesus (Acts 10:34-36);
The Servanthood of Jesus (Acts 10:37-38);
The Suffering of Jesus (Acts 10:39);
The Saving from Sin through Jesus (Acts 10:43).

And, as Cornelius and his family and friends heard the message and believed the message, the Holy Spirit showed up. Perhaps we can make that a fifth alliteration:

The Supernatural manifested by the Spirit of Jesus.

At the end of Acts 10 we see that this outpouring of the Holy Spirit was given to Cornelius' household while Peter was still preaching. Pastor Benji noted that there was no opportunity for Peter to "coach" Cornelius on what to expect. In fact, the event seemed to have taken Peter and his colleagues by surprise... but they recognized that it was only attributable to the work of God.

This weekend Bronx Bethany will be in fasting and prayer. Who knows? Perhaps God might show up in a way that surprises us, in a way that can only be attributed to Him.

Hear the word of the Lord.
Believe the message He brings through His faithful servants.
And watch God work wonders.