![]() ![]() Jesus will remark (Matthew 8:10) that He has not seen this level of faith in His power and authority among any of the Jewish people He has interacted with. He will go on to explain that he sees in Jesus the same authority over life and health as he, himself, has over the soldiers at his command (Matthew 8:9). He says that one word from Jesus will be enough to heal his servant. Matthew 8:5-13 The Faith of the Centurion (Theological Commentary) By Mike Nappa When Jesus healed the centurion’s servant, he did more than a miracle. It may also be that the centurion is being respectful to the Jewish customs, which do not normally allow a Jewish person to enter the home of a Gentile.Ĭlearly, this military officer understands that Jesus' power to heal is not limited in any way by distance. He definitely understands Jesus to be a powerful and important person. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. 3 And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will be thou clean. 2 And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. The Faith of the Centurion - When Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to him, asking for help. He calls Jesus "Lord," and it is possible that the centurion recognizes Jesus as the Messiah. 1 When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him. Experience the transformative power of the gospel and deepen your faith with our. ![]() He declares that he is unworthy to have Jesus in his house. Shop the best selection of Christian books, Bibles, and gifts at CUM Books. From Luke's report on this same event (Luke 7:1–10), we know that Jesus set out for the centurion's home. 12 But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out. 11 And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven. ![]() Jesus has agreed to a request from a Roman centurion to heal his servant who is paralyzed, suffering, and near death (Matthew 8:5–7). 10 When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel. ![]()
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