Matthew 8:5-13 Christ's Authority to Heal with a Word (October 24, 2021 AM, Rev. Michael Grasso)

In Matthew 8:5-13, Matthew records Christ’s second miracle in chapters 8-9.  Here Christ heals a Centurion’s servant.  Amazingly, this Centurion, a Gentile, understands that Christ has sovereign authority even over diseases and disabilities.  He believes that Christ is able to heal by simply speaking a word.  Though he thought himself unworthy to have Christ in his home, Jesus assures him that he and those who have such faith will yet feast with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in heaven.  His faith is a model for us.  True faith recognizes Christ’s sovereign authority.