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Mar 25, 2024 · Centurions played a significant role in biblical narratives, and their portrayal had a profound impact on people’s faith. Through their stories, centurions emerged as unexpected role models, challenging conventional notions of faith and righteousness. One prime example of this is the encounter between Jesus and the centurion in Matthew 8:5-13.
Jun 1, 2010 · The centurion was one the most unlikely persons to amaze Jesus. He was a Gentile. Doubtless he had a pagan upbringing. He was a Roman, stationed in Palestine to subject the Jews to the Emperor's rule. He was a man of war. He achieved the rank of centurion by distinguishing himself above others in the brutal Roman martial arts.
- Jesus in Centurion
- Jesus Is Worthy
- The Authority of Jesus
- The Centurion’s Faith
- Jesus Is Amazed
- How Do We Approach Jesus?
To give you some context, Jesus had just finished His Sermon on the Mount and was passing through Capernaum. Word must’ve gotten out that He was there because a Roman centurion sent Jewish leaders to find Jesus. Centurions were Roman officers who were in charge of 100 soldiers, and it was very unlikely, bizarre even, to find one hanging out with Je...
When the Jewish leaders meet Jesus they beg Him to come to heal a servant on behalf of the centurion. After saying this, Jesus and his entourage follow them. It’s strange, however, that it looks like the centurion’s worthiness, love, and works, are what motivate Jesus to follow. It’s sad that this part of the passage is what most people are living ...
Just as the centurion recognizes how unworthy he is and how worthy Jesus is, he also knows that Jesus has the ultimate authority. Remember, this centurion had 100 soldiers under his command. He was wealthy enough to build a synagogue. He could have chosen to bribe or threaten Jesus. But he didn’t. He believes that Jesus is who He says He is, and th...
The centurion came to Jesus with humility and acknowledging His authority by faith. What even is faith? How does it affect our relationship with Jesus? Faith is believing in something, even if it hasn’t been proven or come true yet. The centurion made the healing of his servant a reality by putting his faith in Jesus, who has proven that what is un...
In other versions, the Bible says that Jesus was amazed, and for good reason. In all of Israel, the people who know of the wondrous works of God, Jesus could not find a more faith-filled person. And He said it right in front of everyone. Because of the centurion’s faith, we see Jesus marvel, and we remember that the only other time Jesus was amazed...
Throughout this story, the centurion only ever approached Jesus with humility, faith, and love. The centurion didn’t even view himself as worthy enough to go and meet Jesus or make Him walk all the way to his house, instead he humbled himself and trusted Jesus. He believed in who Jesus was, knowing that his faith gave God room to move and heal in b...
Summary of The Centurion’s Faith. The story of the centurion’s faith is found in Matthew 8:5-13 and Luke 7:1-10. In summary, a centurion had a valuable servant that was sick. After hearing about Jesus, he had elders ask him to heal his servant. As Jesus was on his way, the centurion told him to just say the word and his servant would be healed.
The Faith of the Centurion - When Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to him, asking for help. “Lord,” he said, “my servant lies at home paralyzed, suffering terribly.” Jesus said to him, “Shall I come and heal him?” The centurion replied, “Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed. For I myself am a man ...
Centurions were not the ancient equivalent of “the boy next door.”. They were part of an occupation force—professional soldiers exerting the iron heel of Rome and its subjugation and bondage. The hated Roman conquerors were brutal and swift in their approach to any and all problems. Yet, according to Easton’s Bible Dictionary: “The ...
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For Bible Study Nerds. 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. He demonstrated ...
