1. THE GREAT POWER OF JESUS WELCOMES THE REJECTED
Matthew 8:5-9
A. The centurion’s humility
Matthew 8:5-6
Psalm 34:18
Isaiah 57:15
Matthew 8:7
Romans 10:12
B. The centurion’s unworthiness
Matthew 8:8a
Matthew 23:12
James 4:10
Philippians 2:3-4
C. The centurion’s love
Matthew 8:8b
James 2:8
D. The centurion’s faith
Matthew 8:8b
Hebrews 11:6
2. THE GREAT POWER OF JESUS DESTROYS SOCIAL AND RACIAL BARRIERS
Matthew 8:10-11
A. Jesus’ power to embrace the Roman centurion
Matthew 8:10
B. Jesus’ power to save everyone
Matthew 8:11
John 7:37
Revelation 22:17
3. THE GREAT POWER OF JESUS REJECTS THE UNBELIEVING
Matthew 8:12
Matthew 22:13
4. THE GREAT POWER OF JESUS PROVED HIS MESSIAHSHIP
Matthew 8:13
Application:
Isaiah 9:6
Isaiah 7:14
Matthew 1:23
Question:
There is a learning faith and a growing faith. Which one are you?