Intro: Verse 10 is the target of this text. 

The crescendo where it says, “he marveled” [“amazed”] (v. 10).  

Ever wonder, “What is it that amazes Jesus?”

Easy to concede, Jesus’ amazement is different from ours.

Jesus is God, nothing takes...

Intro: Verse 10 is the target of this text.  The crescendo where it says, “he marveled” [“amazed”] (v. 10).   Ever wonder, “What is it that amazes Jesus?” Easy to concede, Jesus’ amazement is different from ours. Jesus is God, nothing takes him off guard, as genuine surprise.   Perfect, so his amazement is choreographed...

A more probing question than, “Does Jesus still heal today?” is, “Are you afraid to get sick?”

People are afraid of getting sick.

Covid dynamics tell as much.

Today (Matt. 8) is about Jesus’ healing someone covered in leprosy.  

This...

A more probing question than, “Does Jesus still heal today?” is, “Are you afraid to get sick?” People are afraid of getting sick. Covid dynamics tell as much. Today (Matt. 8) is about Jesus’ healing someone covered in leprosy.   This prompted my thinking on how concerned people are with the possibility of getting sick.   It...