Prejudice

Peter Meets Corneilius - Acts 10:23 – 10:33 (commentary)

As we read this passage we must remember that the Jews believed that other nations were outside the mercy of God. The really strict Jew would have no contact with a Gentile, or even with a Jew, who did not observe the Law. In particular he would never have a guest nor ever be the …

The Jewish Crowd’s Prejudice Against Gentiles - Acts 22:17 – 22:21 (commentary)

Immediately after his conversion Paul had gone to Arabia. From there he had returned to Damascus, he had run into opposition, escaped from his enemies, and made a brief visit to Jerusalem. It was probably at this time that he had the experience he is now describing to the c …