Daily Reading

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Read Acts 10-12:23; Psalms 42-44; Proverbs 10:17-21

So far, the gospel has been preached to the Jews & the Samaritans. The Samaritans were half-Jewish. Now God is sending His apostles to the gentiles. To do so, He gives Peter some specific instructions. Prior to this the Jewish nation was to stay separated from the rest of the world. This was the Old Covenant - a specific group of people called to be His people obeyed His laws & maintained a relationship with Him. Now that Jesus has died & rose again - God is opening the doors. This is the New Covenant - all those that believe that Jesus is the Messiah are a part of his family. Peter obeys & soon the Gospel is being spread to the gentiles. The Christian church is now rapidly expanding.

The point here is that the law is not in place to save you - it's there to keep you safe. What saves you is a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. It's not about what you eat or drink, it's not about the clothes you wear, or whether you're circumcised or uncircumcised. It's all about faith.

During this time, Herod began persecuting the Christians. The disciples James was executed & Peter was arrested. But God still has plans for Peter & He breaks him out of prison. Soon after this Herod dies by the hand of the Lord for accepting the glory of Lord.