Luke 5:12-16

Luke 5:12-16

1. We see our Lord Jesus Christ's POWER over incurable diseases.
2. We see our Lord Jesus Christ's WILLINGNESS to help those that are in need.
3. We see what respect our Lord Jesus Christ paid to the ceremonial law of Moses.
4. We see our Lord Jesus Christ's diligence about private prayer.

"Who shall deliver us from this body of death? Let us thank God that Jesus Christ can. He is that divine Physician, who can make old things pass away and all things become new."

"Those two little words, "I will," deserve special notice. They are a deep mine, rich in comfort and encouragement to all laboring and heavy laden souls. They show us the mind of Christ towards sinners."

"We have nothing to do now with altars, sacrifices, or priests. Those who wish to revive them are like men who light a candle at noon day. But true as this is, we must never forget that the ceremonial law is still full of instruction. It contains that same Gospel in the bud, which we now see in full flower. Rightly understood we shall always find it throwing strong light on the Gospel of Christ."

"The cause of Christ does not need less working, but it does need among the workers more praying. Let us each examine ourselves, and amend our ways. The most successful workmen in the Lord's vineyard, are those who are like their Master, often and much upon their knees."

Questions:

1. Do we see ourselves a spiritual lepers and that healing can come only through the hand of Jesus, the great Physician? Do we believe that there is no spiritual sickness that Jesus cannot heal?

2. Do we really believe that Jesus takes no pleasure in the destruction of the wicked and desires all to reach repentance? Do we believe He desires to heal sin-sick hearts?

3. Ryle declares that though the ceremonial laws are fulfilled in Christ, they are still full of gospel instruction and are neglected to our detriment. Do we avoid the OT or quickly read over those larger portions of Leviticus or do we believe they, rightly understood, point to the gospel of Jesus Christ?

4. How close does our practice of prayer match with the Lord Jesus?