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Biblical Reading and Reflections: October 16th (Psalms 116 & 117 & Mark 1:32-45)
Alastair's Adversaria
The Lepresy of Jesus' Healing
Lepresee in scripture is not what we think of as leprosy, which is the condition called Hansen's disease. Lepers would generally live away from larger bodies of population so Jesus probably met this man in a more secluded location. Such a healing doesn't merely deliver the leper from a physical ailment, but also from social and physical isolation. This is one of the dangers that the Messianic secret is designed to guard against: people who want Christ to serve them on their terms.
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