Matthew 8:1-15

Matthew 8:1-15

1. Let us learn how great is the power of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2. Let us learn the mercifulness and compassion of our Lord Jesus Christ.
3. Let us learn what a precious thing is the grace of faith.

"We are encouraged to lean on Him, to cast all our care on Him, to repose all the weight of our souls on Him. We may do so without fear. He can bear all. He is a strong rock. He is Almighty."

"Our great High Priest is very gracious. He can be "touched with the feeling of our infirmities." He is never tired of doing us good. He knows that we are a weak and feeble people, in the midst of a weary and troublous world."

"To be willing to come to Jesus as helpless, lost sinners, and commit our souls into His hands is a mighty privilege. Let us ever bless God if this willingness is ours, for it is His gift. Such faith is better than all other gifts and knowledge in the world."

Questions:

1. We see in these verses the power of Jesus, the Son of God, as He heals many who are sick. We also see His heart as he looks upon these afflictions, and mercy and compassion pours out. And this is the same Jesus we come to today by faith! Do we believe nothing is impossible for Him? Do we believe that he cares about even our pains and illnesses?
2. We also learn of the value of faith as a centurion is declared to have greater faith than anyone in Israel. It is one of the few times that Jesus marvels! Ryle points out that "faith in Christ appears a small and simple thing to the children of this world" and that "they see in it nothing great or grand." And yet, faith in Christ is most precious in God's sight. Do we have this simple faith in Christ and his promises? If so, do we believe that it is the most precious gift in the world? How does this faith change how we live day-by-day?