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Jun 1, 2010 · Jesus had walked down from the brow of the low mountain outside of Capernaum, his adopted home (Matthew 4:12-16). He had just delivered what would become the most famous sermon in history. When he entered the town, he was met by a small delegation of Jewish elders. They had an urgent request.
5 When Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to him, asking for help. 6 “Lord,” he said, “my servant lies at home paralyzed, suffering terribly.” 7 Jesus said to him, “Shall I come and heal him?” 8 The centurion replied, “Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof.
- 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...
Oct 4, 2024 · The account begins with a Roman centurion approaching Jesus, either directly (in Matthew's account) or through intermediaries (in Luke's version). The centurion's servant is gravely ill, paralyzed and in terrible suffering. The centurion, despite his position of power, humbly requests Jesus' help.
Sep 13, 2024 · The Jewish willingness to intercede for a Roman centurion indicates their great respect and admiration for him. The centurion wasn’t merely an occupying authority; he had integrated into the community and supported their religious practices.
It undoubtedly shocked those present to hear Jesus say that a Roman centurion had greater faith than descendants of Abraham, the father of the faithful. By saying the centurion’s faith exceeded that of most Jews, Jesus affirmed that gentiles possessed equal spiritual potential.
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Sep 25, 2020 · This story takes place in Capernaum, a small fishing village where Jesus meets a centurion, a Roman officer, who asks him to heal his suffering servant. When Jesus travels from Nazareth to Capernaum, it’s not just a walk, it’s part of his mission to help those in need.
