Matthew 8:1-17

Jan 9, 2024

Dive into the heart of compassion as Jesus heals a leper with a simple touch. Explore the remarkable faith of a centurion who believes in Jesus' authority from afar. Discover how these stories favor inclusivity, showcasing faith across boundaries. The conversation also warns about exclusion, reminding us that appearances can be deceiving—the expected heirs might find themselves in the outer darkness. It's a powerful discussion about divine authority and the breadth of God's kingdom!

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INSIGHT

Structure of Matthew 8 & 9

Matthew presents snapshots of Jesus's power and authority in chapters 8 and 9.
These snapshots, organized in groups of three healings followed by teachings on discipleship, reveal Jesus's divine authority.

INSIGHT

Leprosy and Social Outcast

Leprosy, a skin disease, made people social outcasts in biblical times.
The belief that only God could cure leprosy suggests the leper saw Jesus's divine power.

ANECDOTE

Jesus Heals the Leper

Jesus touched the leper, defying social norms and demonstrating his purity's power.
Jesus instructed the healed leper to follow Mosaic law, showcasing respect for tradition.

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Matthew 8:1-17

When Jesus came down from the mountain, large crowds followed Him. 2 And a man with leprosy came to Him and bowed down before Him, and said, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” 3 Jesus reached out with His hand and touched him, saying, “I am willing; be cleansed.” And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. 4 And Jesus *said to him, “See that you tell no one; but go, show yourself to the priest and present the offering that Moses commanded, as a testimony to them.”

5 And when Jesus entered Capernaum, a centurion came to Him, begging Him, 6 and saying, “Lord, my servant is lying paralyzed at home, terribly tormented.” 7 Jesus *said to him, “I will come and heal him.” 8 But the centurion replied, “Lord, I am not worthy for You to come under my roof, but just say the word, and my servant will be healed. 9 For I also am a man under authority, with soldiers under me; and I say to this one, ‘Go!’ and he goes, and to another, ‘Come!’ and he comes, and to my slave, ‘Do this!’ and he does it.” 10 Now when Jesus heard this, He was amazed and said to those who were following, “Truly I say to you, I have not found such great faith with anyone in Israel. 11 And I say to you that many will come from east and west, and recline at the table with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven; 12 but the sons of the kingdom will be thrown out into the outer darkness; in that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” 13 And Jesus said to the centurion, “Go; it shall be done for you as you have believed.” And the servant was healed at that verymoment.

14 When Jesus came into Peter’s home, He saw his mother-in-law lying sick in bed with a fever. 15 And He touched her hand, and the fever left her; and she got up and waited on Him.16 Now when evening came, they brought to Him many who were demon-possessed; and He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were ill. 17 This happened so that what was spoken through Isaiah the prophet would be fulfilled: “He Himself took our illnesses and carried away our diseases.”

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