Massive crowds followed Jesus as He came from the mount where He preached and taught about the Kingdom of God with authority. Many miracles and wonders would happen next.
Jesus Heals a Leper
The leprous man said, “Lord if you will, you can make me clean.” Jesus responds, “I will. Be clean,” and it happens in an instant! Jesus admonishes him to tell know one, but instead to give the proper offering to the priests, according to the Law of Moses, as a testimony to them. Although Jesus said tell no one, the priest would know without doubt by his examination of the former leper that he indeed was cleansed.
Jesus Heals the Servant of a Roman Officer
This centurion came to Jesus, pleading for Him to heal his paralyzed servant. When Jesus was ready to journey with the centurion to see the servant, the centurion stopped Him and proclaimed the most inspiring words of faith: “but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.” Jesus sent His word and healed (Psalm 107:20). The centurion who was a man of authority, knew the power of a word spoke in authority. We today have the authority of Jesus Himself because Holy Ghost lives inside of us, and we can speak those things that are not as the were (Romans 4:17) coupled with faith, sending, in His Name, words of healing for the sick.
Jesus Heals Everyone in Capernaum
Jesus heals a person with fever, those who were demonized, and healed everyone who was sick! In doing this Jesus fullfilled Isaiah’s prophecy: “Surely he has borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows…” (Isaiah 53:4).
Because of the crowds and His miracles, two men proclaimed to Him that they’d follow Him wherever He went. But Jesus made known that there is a price to pay for doing so which will require you to give up this world, but inherit heavenly blessing.
Jesus Calms a Storm
Jesus crosses to the other side of the lake with His disciples and suddenly a storm came which jeopardized their safety. Yet Jesus was sound asleep during it all and the disciples woke Him, fearful of their lives. Jesus admonishes them that they have such small faith, then He, with all authority, speaks to the storm and commands it to calm. It seems Jesus is teaching His disciples that faith is the root that feeds great miracles.
Jesus Sets Free Two Demonized Men
Getting to their destination, Jesus was met with two violent, demonized men who lived among the tombs of a cemetery. The demons inside of them recognized who Jesus was and threw the men down shouting, “What have we to do with You, Jesus, Son of God? Are you come here to torment us before the time?” The devils knew they’d be cast out of the men and they requested to be cast into a nearby herd of swine. With a word Jesus casts the demons out and they went into the pigs which stampeded down a hill into the sea.
Summary
- Faith
- Walk in authority
- Be a true follower without question
