The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-02-13
I. Jesus Heals a Leper (s:1-4).

Leprosy, the most loathsome and
hopeless disease known, in the jew
ish ritual, was regarded as symbol OF
sin. As leprosy was incurable by man,
so only the divine physician could
cure sin.
2. The leper's faith ". p.
His cry was most pitiable, but his
faith was strong. He fully believed
that Jesus was able, but not certain
that He was willing to heal him.
8. Jesus power ". 81.
He put forth His hand and touched
the leper, bidding the disease depart,
and instantly the man was cleansed.
II. Jesus Heals the centurion's
Servant (S:5-13).
1. The disease ". 81.
The victim Of paralysis is helpless
and disqualified for service.
2. The centurion's humility ". 81.
He first sent the Jewish elders and
then his friends duke 7:3, 81, because
he felt his unworthiness. The case OF
this servant was so grave that his
master brushed aside his timidity and
personally appealed to Jesus.
g. The centurion's faith wv. 8, 81.
He believed that if Jesus would but
speak the word. his servant would be
healed.
4. The wonderful power Of Jesus
". 13).
He did not need even to see the
helpless man, but only to speak the
word and it was done.
III. Jesus Heals Peters Mother-in-
law (S:14, 15).
She was sick of q fever. Jesus was
invited into Peters home to heal this
woman. Upon entering the home He
touched the hand Of the patient and
the fever left her, and she arose and
ministered unto them.
w. Jesus Casts Out Demons e :28-
84).
After stilling the tempest, Jesus
crossed to the other side of the sea
into heather territory.
1. Met by two men possessed by de-
mons ". 2S).
These men were in desperate con-
dition (see Mark SILT and Luke
S:27). So fierce were they that no
one could safely pass that way. They
wore no raiment and no chains were
strong enough to hold them.
q What they knew about Christ
". 29).
They knew that He was the Son of
God and that He had come to destroy
the devil and his work. Among the
demons there is no doubt as to the
deity Of Jesus Christ and as to the
judgment to come.
g. Christ's power to deliver from the
devil wv. 30-32).
The demons quailed before Him, not
daring to dispute His power.
" Jesus Heals Woman With an
Issue of Blood (9:20-22).
l. Her helpless condition ". 2O).
She had been a great sufferer for
twelve long years, not only from the
disease, but at the hands of the ply
sicians mark $500.
2. Her faith ". Ply.
Her faith was so strong that she
believed contact with the Masters
garment would secure needed help.
g. Her confession ". 81, CT. Luke
SAD.
She thought secretly to get the
blessing, but Jesus perceived that vir-
tue had gone out from Him, and had
her make a public confession.
a. Christ's words of encouragement
". 22).
He told her that it was her faith,
not her touch that saved her.
VI. Jesus Opening the Eyes of Two
Blind Men (9:27-3D.
l. Their persistence of faith ". 2S).
These poor men had heard of the
wonderful works of Jesus and desired
to be healed.
2. The intelligence of faith ". 27).
They cried unto Him as the Son of
David. which showed that they recog-
nized Him as the promised Messiah.
The prophet had foretold such to be
the works of Messiah Elsa. 90 :18; 50 =
8: 42:0.
8. The challenge of faith ". 28).
In reply to His challenge, they gave
Him definite answer
4. The triumph of faith wv. 90, 30).
Their faith brought them into touch
with the Lord of life who revealed
His power by opening their eyes.
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