Lesson 5102

 (Lesson 5102)(01-20-26) Matthew 8:24-27 

   “And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm. But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!” 

 

  In today’s quote, Jesus calmed the violent storm with His words, demonstrating His complete authority over all things, including the weather, as He rebuked His disciples for their lack of faith. Jesus’ power left them all amazed at who He truly was. ~ 

Lesson 5101

 things, including illness. ~ 

 

(Lesson 5101)(01-19-26) Matthew 8:18-23 

    “Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side. And a certain scribe came, and said unto him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead. And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him.” 

 

   In today’s quote, Jesus showed what would be required of those who choose to follow Him and exposed the hypocrisy of the Jewish hierarchy.

Lesson 5100

 (Lesson 5100)(01-18-26) Matthew 8:14-17 

   “And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother laid, and sick of a fever. And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and ministered unto them. When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick: That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.” 

 

  Today’s quote relates that Jesus went to Peter’s house where He miraculously healed Peter’s mother-in-law, along with many others, demonstrating His divine power over all things, including illness. ~

Lesson 5099

 (Lesson 5099)(01-17-26) Matthew 8:5-13 

   “nd when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him, And saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented. And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him. The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed. For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it. When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel. And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven. But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour.” 

 

  In today’s quote, Jesus healed the centurion’s servant because he demonstrated his great faith, and in so doing, showed that it is true faith, not the heritage of the Jews, that brings God’s favor and that Gentiles now share in the blessings of God and His promised kingdom. ~ 

Lesson 5098

 (Lesson 5098)(01-16-26) Matthew 8:1-4 

   “When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him. And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.” 

 

   In today’s quote, Jesus miraculously healed a man who was suffering from leprosy, thereby demonstrating His divine authority and compassion. He then instructed the leper to follow the Law by presenting himself and giving an offering to the priest as a testimony. ~ 

Lesson 5097

 (Lesson 5097)(01-15-26) Matthew 7:24-29 

   “Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock. And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it. And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine: For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.” 

 

   In today’s quote, Jesus taught that only those who listen, believe in His words, and put those words into practice, have a secure foundation in faith, while those who ignore His teaching will give way to their own eternal judgment. Those who heard those words from Jesus recognized His authority to be far above any other teacher they had ever known. ~