Matthew 8:1-15

Some miracles of Jesus Matthew 8:1-15: In Matthew 8:1-4 the great multitudes followed him. They did not follow Him with their hearts but they walked along with Him. A leper came in faith to the only one that could help. He knew Jesus could help if it was His will. Healing leprosy was beyond anything that humans could accomplish. This was a miraculous act by the Lord. "Immediately" is a key word in this story. Jesus was willing and the man's leprosy was healed immediately. After leprosy was healed the Law required certain ceremonial things. Jesus sent the man forth to meet those requirements. (Leviticus 14)

The next miracle involved the healing of a centurion's servant. He was sick of the palsy, grievously tormented. (Matthew 8:5-13) This centurion, recognizing the authority of the words of Jesus, asked help for his sick servant. Jesus commended the faith of the centurion. The "servant was healed that same hour." The Lord said of the faith of the centurion, "I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel." Jesus said that people from all nationalities would enter the kingdom. However, the Jews that should have gladly accepted the Messiah would be rejected because of unbelief.

Jesus also healed Peter's mother-in-law. (Matthew 8:14-15) The touch of the Master's hand cured her of a great fever. She was healed quickly and immediately. She then arose and served them. Peter was married and therefore does not fit the idea of a Pope. Peter was neither the first Pope nor a Pope at all.