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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.
Sep 13, 2024 · The Bible also mentions a Roman centurion and his servant. His story is found in Luke 7:1-10: “When Jesus had finished saying all this to the people who were listening, he entered Capernaum. There, a centurion’s servant, whom his master valued highly, was sick and about to die. The centurion heard of Jesus and sent some elders of the Jews ...
When the centurion heard that Jesus was on His way, he hurriedly sent a second message to Jesus before He arrived. The message began: “Lord, do not trouble Yourself, for I am not worthy that You should enter under my roof. Therefore I did not even think myself worthy to come to You” (verses 6-7).
- 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...
Jan 4, 2022 · Answer. During the New Testament era, a Roman centurion was a professional military officer commanding a platoon of troops called a “century.”. This could be anywhere from nearly one hundred to several hundred men. Each Roman legion was composed of nearly 5,000 men, divided into multiple cohorts, each cohort composed of multiple centuries.
Oct 4, 2024 · The story of the centurion's servant, though brief, is a narrative packed with profound truths. It challenges our assumptions about faith, authority, and who belongs in God's kingdom. Through the unlikely example of a Roman centurion, we are presented with a model of faith that combines humility, understanding, and bold trust in God's power.
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5) The centurion was a man of humility and faith. A man of faith will always have a humble heart. When he heard that the Jewish elders had succeeded in their petition with Jesus and that Christ was on His way to the house of the centurion, he sent another person to Jesus to stop Him before He got to the house.
