You BETTER Recognize

Introduction

Have you ever been in a situation where someone was talking to you, maybe a rude boss, a disgruntled friend, or even a fast talking child. They were going and going, have you ever had to give them some advice that would help them in that moment, have you ever had to tell them, you better recognize? When you tell someone you better recognize, what you are effectually telling them you better make sure you’re are aware of who you’re talking to.

Background

Our text is taken from the Gospel of Jesus as Recorded by the Apostle Matthew. Jesus has just finished the Sermon on the Mount. He has a great multitude with him who according to the previous chapter is in astonishment because his teaching wasn’t as one who needed validation as the scribes needed, but he was one of authority. He is approached by a leper who comes to Jesus and say Lord, if you’re willing, you are able to make me clean. The Bible says that he touches him and replied, “I am willing; Be clean.” And Immediately the leper receives his sight.

Jesus then goes to enter Capernaum, and up comes to him a centurion. This is where I’d like to work because I want to look. I need to look at