Jesus in Galilee Public Ministry Begins – Part 2 Luke 6:17-8:3 4 Jesus in Galilee Public Ministry Begins – Part 2 Luke 6:17-8:3

When He had completed all His discourse in the hearing of the people, He went to Capernaum. - Luke 7:1

Roman Army LEGION = 6000 (23 Legions) COHORT = 600 CENTURY = 100 (Centurion)

And a centurion’s slave, who was highly regarded by him, was sick and about to die. - Luke 7:2

When he heard about Jesus, he sent some Jewish elders asking Him to come and save the life of his slave. - Luke 7:3

The Centurion Influenced by witness of others Had influence and favor with Jesus He truly believed

4 When they came to Jesus, they earnestly implored Him, saying, “He is worthy for You to grant this to him; 5 for he loves our nation and it was he who built us our synagogue.” - Luke 7:4-5

Now Jesus started on His way with them; and when He was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends, saying to Him, “Lord, do not trouble Yourself further, for I am not worthy for You to come under my roof; - Luke 7:6

7 for this reason I did not even consider myself worthy to come to You, but just say the word, and my servant will be healed. 8 For I also am a man placed under authority, with soldiers under me; and I say to this one, ‘Go!’ and he goes, and to another, ‘Come!’ and he comes, and to my slave, ‘Do this!’ and he does it.” - Luke 7:7-8

The Centurion Pious

The Centurion Pious Humble

9 Now when Jesus heard this, He marveled at him, and turned and said to the crowd that was following Him, “I say to you, not even in Israel have I found such great faith.” 10 When those who had been sent returned to the house, they found the slave in good health. - Luke 7:9-10

13 When the Lord saw her, He felt compassion for her, and said to her, “Do not weep.” 14 And He came up and touched the coffin; and the bearers came to a halt. And He said, “Young man, I say to you, arise!” 15 The dead man sat up and began to speak. And Jesus gave him back to his mother. - Luke 7:13-15

18 The disciples of John reported to him about all these things 18 The disciples of John reported to him about all these things.19 Summoning two of his disciples, John sent them to the Lord, saying, “Are You the Expected One, or do we look for someone else?” - Luke 7:18-19

The axe is already laid at the root of the trees; therefore every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. - Mt. 3:10

20 When the men came to Him, they said, “John the Baptist has sent us to You, to ask, ‘Are You the Expected One, or do we look for someone else?’” 21 At that very time He cured many people of diseases and afflictions and evil spirits; and He gave sight to many who were blind.  - Luke 7:20-21

22 And He answered and said to them, “Go and report to John what you have seen and heard: the blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, the poor have the gospel preached to them. 23 Blessed is he who does not take offense at Me.” - Luke 7:22-23

The Sinful Woman Now one of the Pharisees was requesting Him to dine with him, and He entered the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table. - Luke 7:36

And there was a woman in the city who was a sinner; and when she learned that He was reclining at the table in the Pharisee’s house, she brought an alabaster vial of perfume, - Luke 7:37

and standing behind Him at His feet, weeping, she began to wet His feet with her tears, and kept wiping them with the hair of her head, and kissing His feet and anointing them with the perfume.  - Luke 7:38

Now when the Pharisee who had invited Him saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet He would know who and what sort of person this woman is who is touching Him, that she is a sinner.” - Luke 7:39

40 And Jesus answered him, “Simon, I have something to say to you 40 And Jesus answered him, “Simon, I have something to say to you.” And he replied, “Say it, Teacher.” 41 “A moneylender had two debtors: one owed five hundred denarii, and the other fifty. - Luke 7:40-41

42 When they were unable to repay, he graciously forgave them both 42 When they were unable to repay, he graciously forgave them both. So which of them will love him more?” 43 Simon answered and said, “I suppose the one whom he forgave more.” And He said to him, “You have judged correctly.” - Luke 7:42-43

44 Turning toward the woman, He said to Simon, “Do you see this woman 44 Turning toward the woman, He said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I entered your house; you gave Me no water for My feet, but she has wet My feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. 45 You gave Me no kiss; but she, since the time I came in, has not ceased to kiss My feet. - Luke 7:44-45

46 You did not anoint My head with oil, but she anointed My feet with perfume. 47 For this reason I say to you, her sins, which are many, have been forgiven, for she loved much; but he who is forgiven little, loves little.” 48 Then He said to her, “Your sins have been forgiven.” - Luke 7:46-48

The Sinful Woman The Ministering Woman

The prayers of the righteous on behalf of the unrighteous Lessons The prayers of the righteous on behalf of the unrighteous

Faith believes that God will find a way Lessons The prayers of the righteous on behalf of the unrighteous Faith believes that God will find a way

Reading Assignment Luke 8:4 - 9:50