Read Matthew 8:2.
1. Cleansing must be asked for; it is not automatic. The leper sought Jesus' presence and worshiped Him, but there was no cleansing until the leper brought up the request to Jesus.
2. Notice about the request: the man didn't presume on Jesus' omniscience. Instead, the man was specific and forthcoming.
3. Observe how out of place the leper was in the crowd. A leper (unclean, contagious) didn't belong in the crowd! A sinner may feel out of place in a religious crowd, but he is never out of place in the presence of Jesus. Uncomfortable, perhaps, but never unwelcome.
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Saturday, March 25, 2017
Friday, March 24, 2017
Matthew 8:1-2
Read Matthew 8:1-2.
1. The contrast: Crowds gather and follow but only individuals worship. Only when all the individuals choose to worship is there a situation such as Rev. 7:9-10; 19:1-2.
2. We worship the Lord when we do two things: acknowledge His capability and character; acknowledge our needs and Him as the only salvation. Only Jesus can heal our leprosy (sin).
1. The contrast: Crowds gather and follow but only individuals worship. Only when all the individuals choose to worship is there a situation such as Rev. 7:9-10; 19:1-2.
2. We worship the Lord when we do two things: acknowledge His capability and character; acknowledge our needs and Him as the only salvation. Only Jesus can heal our leprosy (sin).
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