Divine Compassion: Jesus' Miraculous Touch
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· 15 viewsSummary: In this passage, we see Jesus as the embodiment of divine compassion and authority. Through His actions of healing the servant of a centurion and resurrecting the widow's son, He not only showcases His miraculous powers but also emphasizes the importance of faith and the heart of God towards human suffering and loss.
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1. Centurion's Humble Faith
1. Centurion's Humble Faith
After he had finished all his sayings in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum.
Now a centurion had a servant who was sick and at the point of death, who was highly valued by him.
When the centurion heard about Jesus, he sent to him elders of the Jews, asking him to come and heal his servant.
And when they came to Jesus, they pleaded with him earnestly, saying, “He is worthy to have you do this for him,
for he loves our nation, and he is the one who built us our synagogue.”
And Jesus went with them. When he was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends, saying to him, “Lord, do not trouble yourself, for I am not worthy to have you come under my roof.
Therefore I did not presume to come to you. But say the word, and let my servant be healed.
For I too am a man set under authority, with soldiers under me: and I say to one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes; and to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.”
When Jesus heard these things, he marveled at him, and turning to the crowd that followed him, said, “I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith.”
And when those who had been sent returned to the house, they found the servant well.
Principles to Ponder - A: Long relationships can lead to taking people, places, or things for granted.
Principles to Ponder - A: Long relationships can lead to taking people, places, or things for granted.
Principles to Ponder - B: This passage shows that Jesus responds to sincere faith, even from unexpected places, and that His compassion knows no bounds.
Principles to Ponder - B: This passage shows that Jesus responds to sincere faith, even from unexpected places, and that His compassion knows no bounds.
2. Compassionate Resurrection Power
2. Compassionate Resurrection Power
Soon afterward he went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a great crowd went with him.
As he drew near to the gate of the town, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow, and a considerable crowd from the town was with her.
And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.”
Then he came up and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, “Young man, I say to you, arise.”
And the dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother.
Fear seized them all, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has arisen among us!” and “God has visited his people!”
And this report about him spread through the whole of Judea and all the surrounding country.
Principles to Ponder - A: Consider the deep compassion Jesus shows in raising the widow's son. This miracle illustrates Jesus' power over death and His heart for the vulnerable.
Principles to Ponder - A: Consider the deep compassion Jesus shows in raising the widow's son. This miracle illustrates Jesus' power over death and His heart for the vulnerable.
Principles to Ponder - B: This passage challenges Christians to embrace and reflect Jesus' compassion, becoming His hands and feet to those in need, demonstrating that His miraculous touch still transforms lives today.
Principles to Ponder - B: This passage challenges Christians to embrace and reflect Jesus' compassion, becoming His hands and feet to those in need, demonstrating that His miraculous touch still transforms lives today.
