11/23/2023 0 Comments Centurions faith![]() And though considered not one of the people, his faith, as Jesus will note, was exhibited to a greater degree than those of His own people. He has authority (of which will be discussed later). ![]() He is a man who is a leader during the Roman occupation of the land. He is known as a “centurion,” meaning in charge of hundreds. The possessor of that “great faith” enters the scene when someone near to him falls to the afflictions of sickness and no other help will do outside of the intervention of Jesus. Therefore, this small village of only approximately 1,500 people or so became etched in history as a place where Jesus walked and taught a place where miracles were performed, and faith was noted as being great for one man. People also knew this was a place where He could probably be found and sought for Him there (see John 6:24). He is noted on several occasions as going to Capernaum (see Matthew 4:13 Luke 4:31 John 2:12, and so on). More known to us today, it was the place considered to be home-base of operations or headquarters, if you will, of Jesus’ ministry. “Capernaum,” situated on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee, was known for fishing and trade. Jesus ends chapter 6 inquiring “Why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?” (Luke 6:46), comparing the foundations of their spiritual lives.Īfter this teaching session, “when he ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum.” He also pointed out “A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good,” (Luke 6:45). He interjected these lessons with questions and spiritual insights including once asking “Can the blind lead the blind?” (Luke 6:39). And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant.”īefore arriving at today’s lesson, Jesus taught a powerful sermon consisting of blessings and woes. And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die. Luke 7:1-3 “Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum. Ethnicity, background, and prestige all fall away in the eyes of our Savior whose only view is that of an opened heart filled with belief. Faith in its highest form removes all worldly shackles and just rests in the truth that if it is His will, there is nothing that can hinder God from performing a miracle in one’s life. The feet of faith walk forward believing God is, “and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him,” (Hebrews 11:6). VERSE DISCOVERY: Luke 7:1-10 (KJV, Public Domain)
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