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The Miracles of Jesus 6- Jesus Cleanses The Leper

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Miracle # 6 “Jesus Cleanses the Leper” Summary:  Sixth in a series on the miracles of Jesus, this miracle concerns the healing of a leper in the synagogue. Text: Mark 1:40-45, Luke 5:12-15, Matthew 8:1-4 series: The Miracles of Jesus Date: 30/09/2018 Introduction As we noted in the last Sermon early on the morning after Jesus had healed Peter’s Mother-in-law and all the other sick who had been brought to Him; Jesus retired to a quiet place to pray. When Peter and the other disciples quickly set out to find him. As soon as caught up with Him they reported that he was the talk of the neighborhood and Jesus told the disciples that he would not be returning to do more healing but rather he must continue on in order to proclaim his message of salvation. Jesus’  teaching astonished the people because of its clarity and authority. This was the year of His  popularity when all men were very open to His message. Now He starts to manifest His au...

The Miracles of Jesus 5-"Jesus Heals Peter's Mother–in–law

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Miracle # 5 - “Jesus Heals Peter’s Mother–In–Law” Summary:  Fifth in a series on the miracles of Christ, here Jesus heals Peter’s mother in law. series- The Miracles of Jesus Scripture: Mark 1:29-34 ,  Matthew 8:14-17 ,  Luke 4:38-41 Date: 23 September 2018 Introduction After casting out a demon of the possessed man in the synagogue at Capernaum, Jesus went directly to house of Simon Peter and his brother Andrew, they were accompanied, according to Mark, by James and John. “The picture of Jesus in this miracle contrasts with that in the miracle accounts which immediately preceded it. There, Jesus was described as a figure with immense authority displayed both in his teaching and in his casting out of a demon. In this miracle, Jesus seems more of an ordinary man. He walked home from synagogue with his friends. He went into the house where he was staying, ready to eat a meal. When Jesus learned that Peter’s mother in law was sick, he sent in t...

The Miracles of Jesus 4 - Jesus Heals A Demon Possessed Man

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Miracle # 4  “Jesus Heals A Demon Possessed Man” Summary:   Fourth in series on the Miracles of Jesus. The healing of a Demon Possessed Man Scripture:   Luke 4:31-37 series: The Miracles of Jesus Date: 16, September 2019. Scripture Reading Let us rise to our feet and together read Mark 1:21-28  (Luke 4:31-37) Luke 4:31-37 3 1 Then he went down to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and on the Sabbath he taught the people. 32 They were amazed at his teaching, because his words had authority. 33 In the synagogue there was a man possessed by a demon, an impure spirit. He cried out at the top of his voice, 34 "Go away! What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are-the Holy One of God!" 35 "Be quiet!" Jesus said sternly. "Come out of him!" Then the demon threw the man down before them all and came out without injuring him. 36 All the people were amazed and said to each other, "What words these...