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The Life of Christ – Lesson 8

Learn how Jesus healed the Centurion's servant in Capernaum, demonstrating faith and worthiness. Explore the significance of the Centurion's character and the humility he displayed. Reflect on themes of faith and adequacy as seen in biblical teachings.

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The Life of Christ – Lesson 8

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  1. The Life of Christ – Lesson 8 Preaching in galilee – Healing a centurion’s slave February 6, 2019

  2. Healing the Centurion’s Servant Matthew 8:1, 5-13; Luke 7:1-10 Following the Sermon on the Mount: “when He had come down from the mountain …” in the city of Capernaum; where Jesus had begun His ministry – a place considered “home” (Matthew 4:12-13; Mark 2:1). Where Jesus taught in the synagogue. (Mark 1:21; Luke 4:31-38; John 6:17, 24, 59) … according to prophecy (Matthew 4:13-16; Isaiah 9:1ff) Peter, Andrew, James, and John from this area. Many miracles were performed there. References to follow. Condemned by Jesus for their lack of faith in Him. Matthew 11:23

  3. “He went to Capernaum …”

  4. Healing the Centurion’s Servant Matthew 8:1, 5-13; Luke 7:1-10

  5. Healing the Centurion’s Servant Matthew 8:1, 5-13; Luke 7:1-10

  6. Healing the Centurion’s Servant Matthew 8:1, 5-13; Luke 7:1-10

  7. Healing the Centurion’s Servant Matthew 8:1, 5-13; Luke 7:1-10

  8. Healing the Centurion’s Servant Matthew 8:1, 5-13; Luke 7:1-10 “A centurion had a servant who was sick …” Centurions in scripture: • At the cross. Mark 15:39 • Cornelius. Acts 10:1 • Protectors of Paul. Acts 22:25-26; 27:43 “The Roman army was divided into legions, the number of which varied considerably (from 3000 to 6000), each under six tribuni ("chief captains," Acts 21:31), who commanded by turns. The legion was subdivided into ten cohorts ("band,") Acts 10:1, the cohort into three maniples, and the maniple into two centuries, containing originally 100 men, as the name implies, but subsequently from 50 to 100 men, according to the strength of the legion. There were thus 60 centuries in a legion, each under the command of a centurion.” (Smith’s Bible Dictionary

  9. Healing the Centurion’s Servant Matthew 8:1, 5-13; Luke 7:1-10 Having “heard”about Jesus. (Luke 7:3) • Luke 4:14, “Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about Him spread through all the surrounding district.” • Luke 4:31-37, “the report about Him was getting out into every locality in the surrounding district.” • John 4:46-54, Jesus heals son “of certain royal official” in Capernaum.

  10. Healing the Centurion’s Servant Matthew 8:1, 5-13; Luke 7:1-10 The centurion sent “some Jewish elders” … Why would a Gentile army official send Jewish leaders to request this of Jesus and why would they agree to go? What does this say about the character of this centurion? What did Jesus say about “rulers of the Gentiles” in Matthew 20:25? Was this man different?

  11. Healing the Centurion’s Servant Matthew 8:1, 5-13; Luke 7:1-10 The Jewish elders “earnestly implored” Jesus stating “He is worthy for You to grant this to him”(Luke 7:4) “Earnestly implored” – “to beg, entreat, beseech” … “hastily” (Thayer) for aid, help, or assistance.

  12. Healing the Centurion’s Servant Matthew 8:1, 5-13; Luke 7:1-10 Why did they deem him “worthy”? • “He loves our nation” and he “built us our synagogue.” “Worthy” – Greek: axios – “deserving” (Strong),“befitting … of one who has meritedanything …” (Thayer)(Acts 25:11; 1 Timothy 5:18) How do we see ourselves? Luke 15:19; 17:10; Genesis 32:10 How do we apply Ephesians 4:1; Colossians 1:10?

  13. Healing the Centurion’s Servant Matthew 8:1, 5-13; Luke 7:1-10 How did the Centurion see himself? Luke 7:6, “I am not worthy for You to come under my roof.” Greek: hikanos – “sufficient…enough” (Thayer),“sufficient, adequate, competent”(Zodhiates) Matthew 3:11; 2 Corinthians 2:16-3:6 “Who is adequate for these things? … Our adequacy is from God …” Consider Moses and David -

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