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IVP New Testament Commentary Series – Jesus' Willingness to Heal (8:1-4)
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IVP New Testament Commentary Series
Matthew
JESUS RULES NATURE-AND DISCIPLES (8:1-9:38)
Jesus' Authority over Sickness (8:1-22)
Jesus' Willingness to Heal (8:1-4)
Jesus' Willingness to Heal (8:1-4)
- The Leper Does Not Beseech Cavalierly (8:1-2)
- The Leper Approaches Jesus with Humility (8:2)
- The Leper Has Perfect Trust in Jesus' Power (8:2)
- Jesus Not Only Heals but Touches the Untouchable (8:3)
- Jesus Does Not Seek Human Honor for Himself (8:4)
- Jesus Honors the Requirements of the Law of Moses (8:4)
One could draw a number of lessons from this narrative. Because this is Matthew's first extended healing miracle, I will treat some elements in greater detail here than in some subsequent narratives.
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