Now when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and glorified the word of the Lord. And as many as had been appointed to eternal life believed.

1. For the FIRST time, the Gentiles were hearing some good news. Until now the teachings of the Old Testament were sheltered within the synagogues and not taught or shared among Gentiles.

2. Now the Gentiles were seeing the door open. Not just a crack, it was being swung wide open for them to hear and respond to the same gospel preached to the Jews.

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