COMMENTARY

Epistle: Acts 11:1-18 ; 13:33-52; 14:21-27
Peter reports the acceptance of the Gospel by the Gentiles. To understand this pericope, one needs to read chapter 10 concerning Peter's preaching to a Roman centurion and his household in Caesarea. The news of Peter's preaching to these Gentiles and their acceptance of the Gospel apparently came to the ears of Jewish Christians in Jerusalem. When Peter explained what happened, the Jewish Christians praised God for admitting Gentiles into the Kingdom.

Rejected by Jews, Paul gives the gospel to the Gentiles.

Paul and Barnabas revisits and strengthens new congregations.

Epistle: Revelation 21:1-6
A vision of a new heaven and earth. Chapter 21 opens an apocalyptic vision of the final goal of history. The present evil world is coming to…