God Shows No Favoritism (Acts 10)
Overview
Acts 10 tells the story of Cornelius, a Roman centurion, and Peter, a Jewish apostle. Through visions and obedience, God revealed that salvation through Jesus is for all people—not just one group.
Memory Verse
Acts 10:34 – “God shows no favoritism.”
Complete Narrative (Teacher Version)
Cornelius was a Roman officer who feared God, prayed regularly, and helped people in need. One afternoon, while he was praying, an angel appeared and told him that God had heard his prayers. The angel instructed him to send men to Joppa to bring Peter to his home.
At the same time, Peter was praying on a rooftop when he became hungry. As food was being prepared, he saw a vision of a large sheet coming down from heaven filled with different animals. A voice told him to eat, but Peter refused because he had never eaten anything unclean. Then the voice said, “Do not call anything unclean that God has made clean.” Through this vision, God was teaching Peter that he should not consider any group of people unworthy.
When Peter arrived at Cornelius’ house, he realized that God does not show favoritism. He understood that the good news about Jesus was not only for the Jews, but also for Gentiles. As Peter preached about Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, the Holy Spirit came upon everyone who was listening. This showed clearly that salvation is for all who believe in Jesus.
3 Lessons to Learn
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God loves everyone – No race or nation is excluded.
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Obedience matters – Both Peter and Cornelius obeyed quickly.
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Share the gospel boldly – The message of Jesus is for all.
Suggested Arts & Crafts
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Paper Sheet Vision Craft – Kids draw animals on a paper “sheet” and write: “God loves everyone.”
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World Heart Poster – Color a globe and write Acts 10:34 in the center.
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Roman Helmet Craft – Simple paper helmet to represent Cornelius.
Suggested Games:
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Go and Tell Relay
Theme Sharing the Good News
Objective
Teach kids to share the message about Jesus.
How to Play
Divide kids into teams and line them up.
Whisper the message Jesus loves everyone to the first child.
Each child whispers it to the next.
The last child says the message out loud.Debrief
Explain that Peter shared the good news with Cornelius. We should share Jesus clearly too.
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All Are Welcome Circle Game
Theme God Loves Everyone
Objective
Teach that God shows no favoritism.
How to Play
Kids stand in a circle.
Call out simple statements like Step in if you like rice.
Kids step in if it applies to them.
Say Step in if God loves you. Everyone steps in.Debrief
Explain that God loves everyone, just like in the story of Peter and Cornelius.
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Vision Freeze Game
Theme Listening to God
Objective
Teach kids to listen quickly.
How to Play
Kids move around the room.
When the teacher says Vision, everyone freezes.
Teacher says a short truth like God loves everyone.
Kids repeat it together.Debrief
Explain that Peter stopped and listened to God. We should listen and obey quickly too.
Suggested Sunday School Songs
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“Jesus Loves the Little Children”
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“This Little Light of Mine”
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“Go Tell It on the Mountain”
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