Author: Servants of God

Jesus Heals an Official’s Son (Jhn 4:46-54; Mt. 8:5 13; Lk. 7:1 10)

Jesus goes to visit Cana in Galilee again. Cana is where he had changed the water into wine. One of the king’s important officials lived in the city of Capernaum.* this man’s son was sick. The man heard that Jesus had come from Judea and was now in Galilee. So he went to Jesus and begged him to come to Capernaum and heal his son, who was almost dead. Jesus said to him, “You people must see miraculous signs* and wonders* before you will believe in me.” The king’s official said, “Sir, come before my little son dies.” Jesus answered, “Go. Your son will live.” The man believed what Jesus told him and went home. On the way home the man’s servants came and met him. They said, “Your son is well.” The man asked, “What time did my son begin to get well?” They answered, “It was about one o’clock yesterday when the fever left him.” The father knew that one o’clock was the same time that Jesus had said, “Your son will live.” So the man and everyone in his house believed in Jesus. That was the second miraculous sign that Jesus did after coming from Judea to Galilee.

The healing emphasizes that true faith isn’t about seeing miracles, but about trusting in God’s word and promises even when they are not immediately evident.

Jesus Heals Many People (Matt 8:14-15; Mk. 1:29 34; Lk. 4:38 41)

Jesus went to Peter’s house. He saw that Peter’s mother-in-law was in bed with a high fever. He touched her hand, and the fever left her. Then she stood up and began to serve him.

This miracle encourages us to remember that Jesus is a healer and that we can come to him in times of sickness and need, knowing that he is able and willing to help us.

Jesus Heals an Officer’s Servant (Matt 8:5-13;Lk. 7:1 10; Jn. 4:43 54)

Jesus went to the city of Capernaum.* When he entered the city, an army officer* came to him and begged for help. The officer said, “Lord, my servant is very sick at home in bed. He can’t move his body and has much pain.” Jesus said to the officer, “I will go and heal him.” The officer answered, “Lord, I am not good enough for you to come into my house. You need only to give the order, and my servant will be healed. I know this, because I understand authority. There are people who have authority over me, and I have soldiers under my authority. I tell one soldier, ‘Go,’ and he goes. I tell another soldier, ‘Come,’ and he comes. I say to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and my servant obeys me.” When Jesus heard this, he was amazed. He said to those who were with him, “The truth is, this man has more faith than anyone I have found, even in Israel. Many people will come from the east and from the west. These people will sit and eat with Abraham,* Isaac,* and Jacob* in God’s kingdom.* and those who should have the kingdom will be thrown out. They will be thrown outside into the darkness, where people will cry and grind their teeth with pain.” Then Jesus said to the officer, “Go home. Your servant will be healed the way you believed he would.” Right then his servant was healed.

The miracle highlights Jesus’s authority lead him to believe that Jesus can heal his servant simply by speaking the word, which Jesus then does, emphasizing that faith alone can bring miraculous outcomes.

Jesus Gives Life to a Dead Girl and Heals a Sick Woman (Matt 9: 18-26; Mk. 5:21 43; Lk. 8:40 56)

While Jesus was talking to John’s followers regarding fasting, a leader of the synagogue* came to him. The leader bowed down before him and said, “My daughter has just died. But if you will come and touch her with your hand, she will live again.” So Jesus and his followers went with the man. On the way, there was a woman who had been bleeding for twelve years. She came close behind Jesus and touched the bottom of his coat. She was thinking, “If I can touch his coat, I will be healed.” Jesus turned and saw the woman. He said, “Be happy, dear woman. You are made well because you believed.” Then the woman was healed. Jesus continued going with the Jewish leader and went into the leader’s house. He saw people there who make music for funerals. And he saw a crowd of people crying loudly. Jesus said, “Go away. The girl is not dead. She is only sleeping.” But the people laughed at him. After the people were put out of the house, Jesus went into the girl’s room. He held the girl’s hand, and the girl stood up. This news spread all around the area.

This miracle highlights how faith, even a small touch, can bring healing and life to those in desperate situations. The passage also subtly suggests that the miracles are not just physical, but also symbolize spiritual restoration and God’s compassion for those who turn to Him.