Qn. 1 “Your prayers and your aims have ascended as a memorial before God (4b): Cornelius who was among the Gentiles (he was not a Jew), was devoted to God and could also observe the traditions of Judaism (1-2). God heard his prayer and send him an angel as messenger. The more we seek God, […]

Qn. 1, 2 But Peter lifted him up, saying, “Stand up; I too am a man.” (26): Cornelius wanted to give respect to Peter because he considered him to be superior to him. Peter quickly raised him up as he knew very well that only God was worthy respect. Nowadays, there are people who seek […]

Qn. 1 “You went to uncircumcised men and ate with them.” (3): On his return from Cornelius and reaching Jerusalem, the Jews asked him several questions as in Jewish traditions; the Jews and Gentiles could not sit together and share a meal. Even Jesus faced such challenges (Luke 15.1-2). Jesus came to seek and save […]