Introduction
We continue looking at Matthew’s account of the life of Jesus Christ.
Questions
1. What does the leper say that indicates he believes Jesus can heal him?
v 2 Behold, a leper came ... saying, “Lord, if you want to, you can make me clean.”
2. What did the centurion have that the disciples in the boat lacked?
v 10 ... I haven’t found so great a faith, not even in Israel.
v 26 He said to them, “Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?” ...
3. What did Jesus do when he saw great multitudes around him?
v 18 Now when Jesus saw great multitudes around him, he gave the order to depart to the other side.
Summary Points
- v 1 to 4 Jesus cures a leper who says he believes he can do so
- v 5 to 13 Jesus heals the servant of a centurion who acknowledges that Jesus has authority
- v 14 to 18 Jesus heals many including Peter's wife's mother fulfilling Isaiah's prediction
- v 19 to 22 Jesus indicates that following him may not be easy
- v 23 to 27 The disciples show lack of faith when caught in a storm on the sea of Galilee. His miracles make them realise Jesus is no ordinary man
- v 28 to 34 Jesus cures two demon-possessed men resulting in the death of a herd of pigs