Centurion
What is a centurion in the Bible?
A Roman army officer who commands 100 soldiers
Powerful
Who is this ailing servant?
No name
What did they say to Jesus?
Told Jesus that the Centurion helped build their synagogue.
The Centurion loved the Jewish people
The Centurion deserves help
What happened to whom, where?
In a town named Nain, a widow's son died and there was a procession heading to the burial place.
What do you say about Jesus from the verses?
1. Healer;
2. Master of life; gives life to even dead person
What problem does he have?
His favorite servant was very ill, dying seemingly.
What did the servant do?
Nothing
What did they ask Jesus to do?
Come to the Centurion's place and heal the servant
What was a widow's life like if her only son dies in Jesus' time?
No one to help her, care for her, love her and receive her love
No hope
What amazed Jesus?
The centurion was a Gentile who was so sure of Jesus' power he didn't think Jesus needed to even touch his servant.
What was his action?
Heard a miracle "doctor" Jesus who can, so asked Jewish elders to ask Jesus to come and heal his servant
Was the servant healed?
Yes
What was Jesus' action?
He went with them
They had compassion, sympathy, sharing her sorrow
How is Jesus different from Santa Claus?
Real historical person -- Jesus
St Nicolas: some facts with added stories
What plea did the centurion made through his friends?
Not deserve to have Jesus' presence. Just say the word (Heal!)
How was he healed?
By Jesus' words
What was Jesus amazed about?
1. The great faith that the Centurion had.
What did Jesus say to the widow? Why?
Don't cry!
If someone gets sick, what action would you take?
1. Pray
2. Trust
3. Ask people to ---- together
What does the Centurion believe?
1. Chain of command; Authority
2. Jesus has the power to heal
Did the Jewish elders have faith?
No
They made request based on the good works of the Centurion
Did the Jewish elders have faith?
1. Not obviously
2. They believed in merit-based reward
What happened to the dead man?
Young man, I say to you, get up!
Do you believe Jesus still raise people from dead?
1. Yes or no
2. Your answer