Jesus Cleanses a Leper
The Faith of the Leper
Mark 1:40 – “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” Hebrews 11:6 – “without faith it is impossible to please Him” Ephesians 1:19-21 – “exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe” Ephesians 2:1-5 – “and you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins”
Example of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed- Nego Daniel 3:14-18 – “our God, whom we serve is able to deliver us” Example of Joshua and Caleb Numbers 13:32-14:10 – “the Lord is with us. Do not fear them”
The Faith of the Leper “I am Willing”
Mark 1:41 – “I am willing; be cleansed” Mark 2:17 – “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick” Luke 4:16-21 – “He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind” John 15:13 – “Greater love has no one than this, to lay down one’s life”
God Is Willing II Peter 3:9 – “not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance” Ephesians 1:3-14 – “according to His good pleasure which He purposed in Himself” Ephesians 2:4-5 – “God who is rich in mercy because of His great love”
The Faith of the Leper “I am Willing” Ignoring Instructions
Mark 1: “see that you say nothing to anyone… However, he went out and began to proclaim it freely” Mark 1:35-39 – “that I may preach there also, because for this purpose I have come forth”
God word is Powerful Hebrews 4:12 – “the word of God is living and powerful” Romans 1:16 – “it is the power of God to salvation” II Timothy 3:16-17 – “All scripture is given by inspiration of God”
We must not ignore God’s Word Matthew 7:24-27 – “everyone who hears these sayings of Mine, and does not do them, will be like a foolish man” Psalms 119:105 – “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path”
We learn of the Great faith of the leper. We learn that not only is God able, but God is willing. We learn of the importance of following God’s instruction. God is willing and has extended an invitation (Revelation 22:17). Are you willing to come?
Hear the Word of God (Romans 10:17) Believe in Jesus (Hebrews 11:6) Repent of Sins (Acts 17:30) Confess faith in Christ (Matthew 10:32) Be Baptized in Water (Mark 16:15-16) Grow and Be Faithful (Revelations 2:10) If err, repent and pray to God (I John 1:9)