THE MAN WHO MARVELED JESUS (2 OF 8)
by Keith Krell
Scripture: Luke 7:1-10
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The Man Who Marveled Jesus (2 of 8)
Series: Extraordinary Encounters with Jesus
Keith Krell
Luke 7:1-10
Greatness! Since the beginning of human history, people have sought to realize greatness. Today in the twenty-first century, our culture tells us that true greatness can be found in power, position, popularity, and possessions. One could also add attractiveness, intelligence, strength, athletic ability, and a sense of humor for good measure. Yet, the Bible doesn't indicate that any of these traits are necessary to be great. Rather, Scripture leads us in another direction altogether. In Luke 7:1-10 we'll study an unlikely character who exemplifies what it means to be truly great.
1. The Jews' perspective (7:1-5). Luke introduces our episode in 7:1: ''When He [Jesus] had completed all His discourse in the hearing of the people, He went to Capernaum'' (His earthly headquarters, 4:23, 31; 10:15; cf. Mark 2:1). The ''discourse'' that Luke refers to here is the Sermon on the Mount, considered the greatest sermon ever preached. At the conclusion of this sermon, Jesus asked His audience, ''Why do you call Me Lord, Lord, and do not do what I say?'' (6:46) Jesus is concerned about those who don't recognize His authority. The narrative that follows unveils a surprise-a Gentile who does recognize Jesus' authority. Remember this link throughout the narrative.
In 7:2 Luke jumps into the story: ''And a centurion's slave, who was highly regarded by him, was sick and about to die.'' Here we are introduced to a centurion-a Roman soldier who commands a hundred men. The Roman military looked for certain characteristics in those they chose for this position. They wanted men of fortitude and character who were willing to die at their post for the Empire. These characteristics no doubt are true of this centurion. It is worth noting that the New Testament uses the word ''centurion'' twenty-one times, always in a positive light, the most famous time being when the centuri ...
Series: Extraordinary Encounters with Jesus
Keith Krell
Luke 7:1-10
Greatness! Since the beginning of human history, people have sought to realize greatness. Today in the twenty-first century, our culture tells us that true greatness can be found in power, position, popularity, and possessions. One could also add attractiveness, intelligence, strength, athletic ability, and a sense of humor for good measure. Yet, the Bible doesn't indicate that any of these traits are necessary to be great. Rather, Scripture leads us in another direction altogether. In Luke 7:1-10 we'll study an unlikely character who exemplifies what it means to be truly great.
1. The Jews' perspective (7:1-5). Luke introduces our episode in 7:1: ''When He [Jesus] had completed all His discourse in the hearing of the people, He went to Capernaum'' (His earthly headquarters, 4:23, 31; 10:15; cf. Mark 2:1). The ''discourse'' that Luke refers to here is the Sermon on the Mount, considered the greatest sermon ever preached. At the conclusion of this sermon, Jesus asked His audience, ''Why do you call Me Lord, Lord, and do not do what I say?'' (6:46) Jesus is concerned about those who don't recognize His authority. The narrative that follows unveils a surprise-a Gentile who does recognize Jesus' authority. Remember this link throughout the narrative.
In 7:2 Luke jumps into the story: ''And a centurion's slave, who was highly regarded by him, was sick and about to die.'' Here we are introduced to a centurion-a Roman soldier who commands a hundred men. The Roman military looked for certain characteristics in those they chose for this position. They wanted men of fortitude and character who were willing to die at their post for the Empire. These characteristics no doubt are true of this centurion. It is worth noting that the New Testament uses the word ''centurion'' twenty-one times, always in a positive light, the most famous time being when the centuri ...
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