Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for January 31, 2016

“Say the Word” Matthew 8: 5-13 Bible Study 01/31/16

After the conclusion of the Sermon on the Mount and a final emphasis on the authority of Jesus, Matthew’s gospel records three instances of the authority of Jesus over sickness and disease. The second of these accounts concerns the appeal of a Roman centurion. While this account certainly points to the healing power of Jesus, it also provides us with the reminder that a right relationship with Jesus is a matter of “faithline” and not “bloodline.”

I. Scene 1 (5-7)

-Capernaum-ministry headquarters
-the centurion appeals
-response of Jesus

II. Scene 2 (8-10)

-the centurion replies
-Jesus marvels

III. Scene 3 (11-12)

-Jesus makes application
– inclusion of the unexpected
– exclusion of the expected

IV. Scene 4 (13)

-command of Jesus
-healing from a distance

V. So what?

-When you trust Jesus to be who He is and to do what only He can do, you give evidence of your Kingdom citizenship.
-Appreciate the authority of Jesus.
-Acknowledge your own unworthiness.
-Affirm the ability of Jesus.
-Frequently, those closest to the truth are most likely to take it for granted.
-“Jesus Christ, in the depth of His nature and the width of His work, stands alone. (MacLaren)
-Jesus is still the Great Physician!